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It’s getting to be the hottest time of the year and as the sun comes out, so do the hats, cold drinks and backyard barbeques. Summer is the season that most of us long for all year and a season where many prospective buyers are braving the heat to look for their next home. HereRead more

Buying a new home often means moving to a new suburb, city or even country. It may be a new location you chose simply because you loved it, or it maybe it’s where you need to be for work or family. Whatever the reason for your change in location, it can be a little dauntingRead more

Moving house with kids can be stressful and upsetting for everyone, but particularly young children, especially if they’ve previously only known one home. But with a little foresight, planning and some good old distraction techniques moving to a new home need not be traumatic. Before moving: Keep the kids as involved as possible in theRead more

You’re desperate to sell your house. In fact, you need to sell yesterday. Whether it’s financial stress, or your new job is in another part of the country or overseas, the most welcome sight in the world right now would be the words “SOLD” emblazed in your front yard. Hence, you are preparing for theRead more

So you’ve sold your house and bought a new one – now the work of moving really begins! Packing up and moving your family and all your worldly possessions can be a little daunting. So we’ve canvassed our Harcourts team and our Facebook audience to put together a few packing tips and tricks to helpRead more

It’s no secret that spring tends to be a busy time for buyers as more homes tend to be listed than during the cooler seasons of the year. If you’re looking to sell in spring here are five ways to freshen up your home and help it stand out from the crowd. Spring clean AsRead more

It’s getting to be the hottest time of the year and as the sun comes out, so do the hats, cold drinks and backyard barbeques. Summer is the season that most of us long for all year and a season where many prospective buyers are braving the heat to look for their next home. HereRead more

Why choose to hold an open home? Open homes are one of the most effective ways of marketing a property and attracting interest from a wide variety of buyers. Some of the many advantages are: You have plenty of time to ensure your property is tidy and ready for inspections. You can control the viewingRead more

No matter if you are an owner-occupier or renting, we all have an instinctive desire to create an individual space we can call “home”. Just as Rome wasn’t built in a day, neither is a house transformed into a home in 24 hours. Adding unique, personal touches and arranging furniture and possessions to suit yourRead more

Selling your house at auction is often the best way to truly test the market, and get the best price for your property. There are many other benefits as well – you have a pre-set timetable for your marketing campaign and if you reach your reserve your house is sold there and then. But itRead more