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Improve Your Water Efficiency With These Essential Tips

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Improve Your Water Efficiency With These Essential Tips

The benefits of taking steps to improve a property’s water efficiency are obvious when you consider a slow drip from a leaking tap can waste 9,000 litres of water a year. Whether you’re a tenant, landlord or owner-occupier there are numerous steps you can take to improve your water efficiency...

10 March 2025

International Women’s Day

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International Women’s Day

This Saturday, March 8th, marks International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to honouring the incredible achievements, contributions, and strength of women all around the world. It is not just a time for celebration but also for reflection, education, and action. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “Accelerate Action”...

6 March 2025

First-Time Seller Series: Where To Start

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First-Time Seller Series: Where To Start

Selling your home is a major decision – whether it be financially or emotionally, it’s not just a transaction; it can be a life-changing event. For first-time home sellers, navigating the process of where and when to start this may seem daunting, but with the right preparation and guidance, the...

3 March 2025

How to Tell You’ve Found the Right New Home

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How to Tell You’ve Found the Right New Home

Move too quickly, and you risk ending up in a home that doesn’t suit your needs. Wait too long, and your dream house may slip through your fingers. But how do you know when you’ve truly found the one? Here are five key signs to look out for, along with...

24 February 2025

Selling? 5 Do’s and Don’ts to Increase Your Home’s Value

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Selling? 5 Do’s and Don’ts to Increase Your Home’s Value

Whether you're a first-time homeowner, property investor, or considering selling, strategic home improvements will enhance your property's appeal and sale price.  To help you get started, we've compiled the five tried and tested do's and don’ts that will guide you towards increasing your home's value while ensuring any investment you make,...

17 February 2025

Budget-Friendly Tips to Add Value to Your Kitchen

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Budget-Friendly Tips to Add Value to Your Kitchen

For many first-time homebuyers and property investors, the kitchen is more than just a functional space—it's often the heart of the home and a key factor for potential buyers when considering their next property. But what sets an eye-catching, appealing kitchen apart isn’t always about expensive remodels or top-of-the-line appliances....

3 February 2025

The Ultimate Guide to Renting

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The Ultimate Guide to Renting

Searching for the perfect rental home can feel like quite a daunting task, especially with the seemingly endless list of requirements and paperwork that comes with it. To make your journey a little smoother, we've compiled this comprehensive guide to help you navigate the rental application process and equip you...

21 January 2025

Five Steps to Help Your 2025 Home-Buying Journey

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Five Steps to Help Your 2025 Home-Buying Journey

Buying your first home is one of the most exciting and rewarding milestones in life. It’s also perhaps the biggest financial decision you'll make (certainly for a long time), and navigating the process on the path to achieving the milestone can sometimes be overwhelming.  If you’re planning to take the leap...

7 January 2025

Make your Bid Successful

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Make your Bid Successful

After many buyers missed out on securing a property purchase before the festive season, it is timely to offer some tips about bidding at auction. It’s best to be fully prepared when intending to bid and buy on auction day. Contracts of sale are always on display at an auction and...

9 December 2024

Is Your Home Sale-Ready?

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Is Your Home Sale-Ready?

Is your house ready for sale? Preparing any property for sale can feel like a daunting and often overwhelming task, however, a few simple techniques can make all the difference in securing a sale. Making sure your house is presented in the best possible light could have a dramatic impact on...

3 December 2024

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