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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Tips to Help Master Your Home Renovation
Renovation projects can be rollercoaster events. It is an exciting journey, but it is one that can be full of surprises along the way. While it would be great to be able to fast-forward to the end of your renovation project to enjoy your new home, you will enjoy it even more knowing the hard work put into it.
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| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Create a Comfortable Home with Natural Light
Flooding your home with natural light not only saves on electricity bills but it also creates a warm and inviting home. When your home is the place you spend a lot of time indoors, you want it to be comfortable – natural light could be the solution.
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| Shannon Vos | 4 mins
The Ultimate Guide to Painting With Shannon Vos
Painting can be one of the simplest jobs, but it can also cause the biggest headaches. Our ambassador Shannon Vos shows us how to paint like a pro.
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| 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
| 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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Measuring the Value a Bathroom Renovation Adds to Your Home
| 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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Make Your Rental Property Stand Out
| 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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Design the Perfect Nursery for Your Newborn
| Lyall Russell | 6 mins
Design the Perfect Nursery for Your Newborn
When you have a newborn on the way, there is a lot to plan for. It is an exciting time as your family is about to grow. If planning what your child is going to wear is not exciting enough, you also have a whole room to decorate.
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Top Tips for Buying an Investment Property
| Lyall Russell | 7 mins
Top Tips for Buying an Investment Property
Adding an investment property to your portfolio can be an effective strategy for building wealth and securing your future.
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Ways to Find and Keep Good Tenants for Your Rental Properties
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
Ways to Find and Keep Good Tenants for Your Rental Properties
While an investment property is a huge asset, so are responsible, long-term renters, but finding a good tenant for your rental doesn’t have to be a headache.
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