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Invest Buy Sell
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Expert Home Renovation Advice – Mistakes to Avoid
Before and after renovation photos are captivating. Whether they appear on our social media feeds, or we see them in magazines, transformation between the two snaps make the renovation process look easy.
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Respecting Tenants When You’re Selling
Invest Sell
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Respecting Tenants When You’re Selling
Selling with tenants can be an opportunistic time; investors will automatically be attracted to assets which are tenanted, especially on a long-term tenancy.
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What Do Renovators and First Home Buyers Want?
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
What Do Renovators and First Home Buyers Want?
Many people would argue that home buyers have a similar wish list when it comes to buying a home, regardless of whether they are single, a professional couple, a young family or a retiree.
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Where to Buy - Country or City?
Buy Lifestyle
| Lyall Russell | 6 mins
Where to Buy - Country or City?
There are no two ways about it, buying a house is a big decision. You can spend months compiling a list of all the things a potential home must have.
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Preparing Your Kids for Moving
Buy Rent Sell
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Preparing Your Kids for Moving
Moving homes can be exciting, nerve-wracking, and disruptive. There are many pieces of the puzzle that need to come together during this process, but do not undermine how unsettling this can be on your children.
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Measuring the Value a Bathroom Renovation Adds to Your Home
Invest Rent Sell
| Lyall Russell | 7 mins
Measuring the Value a Bathroom Renovation Adds to Your Home
There is a lot of value in renovating your bathroom. While it can offer a good return on investment, it is a huge undertaking, so to make the most of this room it is critical not to overcapitalise.
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Practical Advice to Successfully Selling Your Home in Winter
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Practical Advice to Successfully Selling Your Home in Winter
Although the weather is not usually at its best during the colder months, people search for property all year round. In fact, selling your home in winter can even have its own benefits.
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Pointers for Getting Ready to Buy a House
Buy
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Pointers for Getting Ready to Buy a House
We may often ask ourselves when is the best time to buy a house? There are many signs that can indicate a person’s readiness to purchase a home, but there are also others who might suggest the time is not right.
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Make Your Rental Property Stand Out
Invest
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Make Your Rental Property Stand Out
With new rental developments being completed, and a range of variety in the types of rental properties, landlords need to make their homes stand out from the rest.
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Simple Ways to Make Your Home Look Great From the Street
Sell
| Lyall Russell | 7 mins
Simple Ways to Make Your Home Look Great From the Street
First impressions mean a lot in many parts of life, and they are just as important when it comes to selling your home.
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