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Here are some of the benefits of working with a boutique real estate agency: ☑Personalized service: Boutique agencies typically have a smaller number of agents, which means that your agent will have more time to focus on your individual needs. ☑Local expertise: Boutique agencies often have a deeper understanding of the local market. They may also be able to connect you with other professionals in the area, such as mortgage brokers, building inspectors, painter, etc. ☑Customized marketing: Boutique agencies can tailor their marketing efforts to your specific needs and goals. ☑Attention to...

Assessing the benefits of an extensive home renovation against selling your property is always a worthwhile exercise. Selling your home is rarely an easy decision. It will often hold family memories, and that makes it tough to leave. It’s also likely to be your most significant financial asset, and you want to be confident you can maximise its value. The process of selling isn’t cheap with commissions, legal fees and taxes. But the alternatives are to tolerate your home in its current condition or to talk to an architect or builder about giving your home a makeover. That’s not cheap, either....

Whether you're trying to bring down your energy bills or you'd like to minimise your environmental footprint, we’ve put together some easy ways to make your home run more efficiently. There are plenty of good reasons to make your home more energy-efficient: it’s better for the environment, better for your conscience and better for your wallet. Luckily, it doesn’t take a whole lot to boost your home’s efficiency – often, it’s as simple as making a few tweaks to your everyday habits. 1. Switch out (and switch off) your appliances Appliances swallow up a whopping 30% of total energy usage,...

Listing your property for sale was once as simple as a few steps of meeting with the local agent, popping up a ‘for sale sign in the front yard and writing a modest ad for print in the local newspaper. While the outcome itself in the current real estate market isn’t too dissimilar, the process of listing your home has added some extra steps along the way.

The winter months can sometimes be unpredictable when it comes to the weather. Rather than it dampening your moving plans, take some steps to ensure that your move is as seamless and stress-free as possible. Check the weather app Rain has the potential to cause havoc on your moving plans so being prepared for any inclement weather can reduce those moving day jitters. Your weather app will be able to tell you what is expected, and it is best to plan for any event and those just in case moments. If it does look like rain, purchase some plastic sheeting from your local hardware store to cover...

We’re all spending a lot more time at home these days due to Covid-19, but while the temperature is definitely dropping – you might be noticing the power bill is doing the exact opposite. Here are some tips to save.  There’s actually never been a better time to look at ways your home could be more efficient when it comes to retaining more heat. Why are my bills higher in winter? Here’s the thing, electricity and gas bills almost always increase during winter. Why’s that? Well, odds are that you’re spending a lot more time at home and using your heater and appliances to keep you entertained....

It is a fact that most people who are selling their home, are usually either upgrading or downsizing. Those who are upgrading might be moving into a more prestigious suburb, perhaps closer to schools and regularly used amenities or preparing for a growing family. Those who are downsizing can include ‘empty-nesters’ who could feel the upkeep of their large family home is too expensive and time consuming to maintain. I don’t think it would come as a surprise for most people to hear that the real estate market has cooled off slightly over the past six months. The knee jerk reaction when this...

Before the chill arrives, start thinking about how you can create a living room that's the perfect winter retreat. Cosy, plush and warm are all features you want to see in the ideal winter living room. If you're craving the ultimate living space to suit your needs this winter, we have a few ideas to get you started. 1. A fireplace Nothing paints a more perfect picture of winter than cosying up beside a wood burning fire place. Fortunately, there are now heaters that provide all the romance of a traditional fire place without all the mess and fuss.   2. Heavy curtains A key item for a...

Buyers chasing the Australian dream of the perfect house want a neighbourhood where they can stroll to the shops, walk the kids to school and bump into their neighbours. When it comes to our everyday lives, there's nothing more annoying than having to jump into the car to pick up a carton of milk or to get the kids to school. This is why the concept of walkable suburbs is gaining increasing recognition as a fundamental aspect of community living. Being able to commute by foot is not only convenient, but it's also better for the environment. There are real health benefits too, with people in...

Autumn may be the ideal time to move. Not too hot, not too cold — it’s just right! Having said that, there are some unique conditions to consider.
Make your upcoming move a breeze by reading through some top tips for an autumnal move.

Wet areas can be the site of all sorts of household crises, from leaks to mould. Regular maintenance is a must.
We spoke to the founder and owner of Metropolitan Plumbing, Electrical and Air Conditioning, David Ellingsen, to understand some of the key signs your kitchen or bathroom could be due for repair.

The year has only just begun. Yet, with the pandemic and lockdown restrictions behind us, 2022 is already shaping up to be a huge year in interior style and design trends.

So, if you’re a trendsetter or a trend seeker wondering what’s hot right now, here are the top trends dominating the interior design world that can be achieved on any budget.

The moment a real estate agent offers a prospective price for your property is filled with both anticipation and anxiety.

Most owners have pretty firmly held views of their own on what they think their property is worth. But the rubber really hits the road when agents give their expert assessments.

If there’s a boom, then pundits claim a bust just around the corner. We’ve heard this a thousand times but the information is too general to help you decide whether it’s a good time to upsize, downsize or buy your first home.
It’s important to shut out the noise and focus on your local area. Australia isn’t one huge market of boom-bust cycles but thousands of micro-markets in which property performs slightly differently.

The demand for property during Covid caught many people by surprise as buyers optimistic for the future poured into a market suffering from a lack of homes for sale. 

The supply and demand equation is only part of the real estate picture. We have record-low interest rates supplemented with federal and state government saving schemes, tax discounts and grants of $25,000 and more for first-time buyers.