Oh to live in Darwin at this time of the year! Temperatures in that city this week are expected to average 32 degrees, with overnight lows of 21. For the rest of us, the pre-winter chill is certainly starting to bite. As we move into the colder months, here are 10 ways to warm up [...]

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Obtaining best price for your home is the goal. So how do we create competition and increased interest in our property when it comes time to sell? Renovating or “tricking up” the outside of our home is one way. Madeleine Hicks of LJ Hooker Everton Park says, “The key to getting the very best price [...]

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Open Home Inspection Times for Saturday 10th March   9:15am – 62 Edith Street, Alderley 10:15am – 804 Hamilton Road, McDowall 11:15am – 9 Kline Place, McDowall 12:15pm – 55 Bening Place, McDowall 1:15pm – 38 Ustinov Crescent, McDowall 2:15pm – 7/48 Glenalva Terrace, Enoggera 3:00pm – 3 Somers Street, Cashmere

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With the ATO increasing their audit activity all the time it is important to keep your tax receipts. The ATO motto is NO RECEIPT = NO DEDUCTION so you could be costing yourself thousands of dollars by not keeping them. Under the Australian system of self-assessment it is the individual’s obligation to have the correct [...]

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It’s one of the quickest ways to give a home a facelift, but painting like the pros requires patience, attention to detail, a steady hand and yes, tedious preparation. It’s a messy business, with lots of bending, twisting and negotiating ladders, and inevitable dithering over the crucial colour scheme. Decide up front who lands the [...]

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  With the recent rise in interest rates many borrowers are looking at changing lenders. The importance of keeping your credit rating squeaky clean cannot be under estimated. “Most of us stumble from time to time, perhaps being late with a telephone account or minor bill. The problem for many consumers is that as banks [...]

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Making your home energy and water efficient not only assists the environment but can save you money over the long-term. Here are five water saving tips: Install water efficient shower heads Install water efficient tapware Install sprinkler watering systems with focus on efficiency Purchase water efficient washing machine Purchase water efficient dishwasher

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Great gardens add value to your property. A good idea when designing your garden is to add a focal point or feature. This can be a water feature, shaded sitting area, artwork or artefact. These days there are many options available over the internet, in garden centres and even salvaging something unique from the tip. [...]

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When renovating for profit it is important to get the floor plan right. Consumer’s tastes and expectations change over time and what was a modern floor plan in the 60’s isn’t any longer. Here are some tips for getting the floor plan right. Minimum TWO BEDROOMS – by adding an extra bedroom you will add [...]

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If the saying what goes up must come down is true then surely what has gone down must come back up. That’s the view of leading real estate agent Madeleine Hicks of LJ Hooker Everton Park. Madeleine believes that the new year will see modest property price rises along with increased consumer confidence. “This year [...]

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