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Top Tips to Boost the Value of Your Home
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
Top Tips to Boost the Value of Your Home
The questions are endless when you start thinking about how you can add value to you home. Should you add another bedroom, build a pool or a granny flat, or would a garage be better? The list goes on.
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How to Add Value to Your Home With a Budget of $2,500
| Lyall Russell | 6 mins
How to Add Value to Your Home With a Budget of $2,500
With a budget of $2,500, there is a fair bit you can do in a home when it comes to giving it a fresh, new look. If you are planning to sell soon, then maybe prioritise the kitchen and bathroom which are rooms that can make or break a sale.
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5 Things to Look For to Find the Right Real Estate Agent
| Lyall Russell | 5 mins
5 Things to Look For to Find the Right Real Estate Agent
To make sure you pick the right real estate agent to take care of selling your home, look for these 5 signs.
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7 Tips for Keeping Cool This Summer
| Lyall Russell
7 Tips for Keeping Cool This Summer
To enjoy summer, we have to combat the high temperatures and the sun that’s heating our homes. Here are some easy tips from our Summer Checklist.
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Preparing Your Home for Holidays
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Preparing Your Home for Holidays
Counting down the days until your holidays start? There's more to just packing your bags and hitting the road before the r 'n r commences.
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Why Use Video to Sell Your Home?
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
Why Use Video to Sell Your Home?
The popularity of videos is growing and buyers love them.
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What to Expect at a Pre-settlement Inspection
| Lyall Russell | 4 mins
What to Expect at a Pre-settlement Inspection
A pre-settlement inspection is your buyer’s opportunity to inspect your property before the final payment is made.
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What Not to Do on Auction Day
| Lyall Russell | 2 mins
What Not to Do on Auction Day
Discover the essential dos and don'ts for a successful home auction. From maintaining confidentiality to setting a realistic reserve price, this blog provides expert tips for sellers.
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How to Set a Reserve Price for Auction
| Lyall Russell | 3 mins
How to Set a Reserve Price for Auction
As part of our on-going series on how to sell your property by auction, this blog looks at how to set a reserve price and what factors you should consider.
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