6 ways to improve the value of your home for under $1000 First impressions are important The external appearance of your home really counts. first impressions are important. You can improve it by painting over old concrete bricks, clay bricks or weatherboard with some of the exciting new colours now available. Maximise your house’s street appeal Landscaping or even just a tidy up of the …
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Looking for some inspiration to get your home organised or create some extra storage? Here’s some great tips to help you get started. 1. Bookshelf Storage Old bookshelves can be reused to create great storage units. For smaller items you can buy baskets or storage containers that keep them tidy and make them easily accessible. This idea from bhg.com has mounted numerous bookshelves on the wall. …
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Maximise “street appeal”: landscape or just tidy up the front garden. Make sure the front of the home is in good condition. Remove any external rubbish, pull down fences if unsightly, pull out dead trees/plants, mow lawns and tidy garden beds. Gutters: have your gutters cleaned, ensuring any dirt, silt, twigs and leaves are removed. Garages and sheds: if these are included on the lease, make sure any …
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A well-maintained rental property not only ensures happy tenants, but also higher rents. Does your property need some long awaited renovations? Here are some of our favourite methods for improving an investment property’s rental potential. Wash the walls and repaint them Keep your colours neutral throughout, that way it will go with however your tenant chooses to furnish the property.
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DIY has been trending for quite a while now, with TV shows and magazines promoting home improvement as a hobby. The hit renovation program ‘The Block’ has further encouraged the idea of renovation as a viable proposition, transforming delapidated buildings into contemporary homes. This trend seems to be reflected in current statistics, with information from from RP Data indicating that people are holding onto their …
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