Whether house-hunting for the first time or the tenth, savvy buyers know how to prepare for – and make the most of – a real estate inspection. With time restrictions currently in place for property inspections, , it’s more important than ever to use your allotted time wisely, ask the right questions and keep a …
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Unwanted Guests – How to Pest-Proof Your Home
No-one likes an unwanted house guest. Rats, ants, cockroaches and termites can cause extensive damage to your home and make it unsanitary and dangerous. We will investigate ways of pest-proofing your home. Rats Rats are resourceful, invasive, destructive and carry dangerous diseases such as Hantavirus and Streptococccus pneumoniae. They chew through electrical wiring, leave foul-smelling …
Property Styling Can Help You Sell Your Home
Once upon a time, getting your property ready for a marketing campaign was a fairly simple affair – you mowed the lawn, tidied away the kids’ toys and made sure the beds were made before the photographer showed up. A highly competitive real estate market where potential buyers usually view a property for the first …
Reasons Not To Buy A House
Buying a home is a big decision. Saving a deposit to buy in one of our capital cities is a lengthy process, and requires discipline and patience. Arranging finance, researching an area, attending inspections and working with a real estate agent to find a suitable property are time-consuming activities. If you have found a home …
Should I Worry About Slab Heave?
What is Slab Heave? Slab heave is a result of uneven movement of a house footing and slab. Uneven changes in ground moisture can also lead to slab heave, where clay soils swell (and expand) when they become wet and shrink when they dry out. Slab heave can resemble a dome – when the slab …
Make a Lockdown List
Melbourne is experiencing its fourth lockdown and once again, normal life has been interrupted. Feel like your property goals have been put on hold? It’s frustrating when it feels like nothing is happening. Never fear. There are plenty of things you can do to keep your motivation moving and your plans in motion while lockdowns …