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If you’re planning to put your property on the market, the importance of presentation cannot be overemphasised — and never more so than in the garden. An appealing outdoor zone and landscaped gardens can hugely increase the value of a home, which is why prospective sellers should start putting their green thumbs to good use […]
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Homes built for the future encompass increasingly popular passive design principles. From green ratings and solar energy to orientation, insulation and glazing, constructing a certified passive-design property is not only an exercise in cost-cutting and energy efficiency, but it can also add resale value. Passive principles Buildings built in accordance with the Passive House (Passivhaus, […]
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Reverse mortgages are an increasingly popular way to boost the bank balance for those approaching their twilight years. Aimed primarily at cash-strapped seniors who own their home – or a substantial portion of it – a reverse mortgage operates as it sounds. The opposite of a standard loan and principal loan, a reverse mortgage allows property […]
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The extended lockdown periods of COVID restrict many employees to their inner sanctums: i.e. the home base. This comes as a welcome relief to some, who relish the avoidance of a crowded commute or being confined to an uninspiring office environment. But for those who prefer to work from a structured place of employment, the […]
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Damage to your property caused by flash flooding and rain-related issues is a mood dampener, whether you own, rent or invest. Depending on your state and regional location, the rainy season can have a significant effect on many properties throughout the year. Whatever the weather, insurance companies and real estate agents strongly advise thorough preparation […]
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Rich, fertile and attractive land is a desirable commodity in Australia and New Zealand. Regulators and developers in both countries have seen the light with the formation of the Australia-New Zealand Partnership for Development Co-operation in the Pacific. The partnership seeks to address economic, social and sustainable measures to address regional housing and build a […]
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Time-poor investors still seek to be information-rich, especially when it comes to their property portfolio. In the increasingly competitive real estate market, many canny buyers are looking to gain an advantage by working smart, not hard. Instead of attending the weekly inspections and witnessing the cut and thrust of auctions, they are turning to buyer’s […]
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It’s a fact of life that indoor air pollutants, such as dust, pet hair and mould, can create havoc with wellbeing. And that’s without factoring in the influence of household chemicals when skin irritations, hypersensitivity and neurotoxic symptoms begin to surface. The CSIRO estimates that poor air quality inside our homes is a costly burden […]
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So you’ve finally found the perfect property. Everyone agrees; even the dog likes it! If you’ve done your homework, all you need to do now is finalise the details, because otherwise, your dream home may turn out to be for someone else. Before getting too entrenched in the house hunt, it pays to understand how […]
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Selling your home or investment in spring is certain to attract keen buyer interest and vendor competition. But this ever-promising selling season also ensures your property is presented at its blooming best. Expert opinion points to the longer, warmer days of spring not only boosting local foot traffic in the best-dressed houses for sale, but […]
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Remember when a garage was used for parking your car and storing your tools? You can return to this idea with a little thought and plenty of organisation. The New Oxford Dictionary of English defines a garage as: “a building or shed for housing a motor vehicle or vehicles”. But if the current trends of […]
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With the rise of apartment living, it’s only natural that the issue of pet ownership in strata complexes surface. It’s estimated by the RSPCA that 61 per cent of households own pets so it’s important that strata management firms and owners’ corporations (or body corporates) are aware of their obligations. Prominent legal cases have sought […]
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