There are currently three incentives for first home buyers. 1. If buying an existing home in Tasmania under $400,000 first home buyers will pay only half their stamp duty. These contracts must SETTLE prior to 30 June 2020. 2. If building a new home OR buying a new home (the property has never been lived…
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If your facade is looking dull and outdated, it’s probably time to give it a makeover for the coming year. Stay on track and add a bit of designer dazzle to your project with the following five steps. Step 1 Start with a blank canvas by getting in and doing a good old-fashioned clean-up. Wash…
1. Declutter, declutter, declutter As always – I’m going to encourage you to declutter and purge one more time. Keep an eye out for things that serve only one purpose and ask yourself whether there’s another way you can accomplish whatever task that item is used for. Certain items in the kitchen come to mind…
Freshen up your interior painting Anyone can work some magic with the right colours and a paintbrush. With warm weather on the agenda, your coats will dry fairly fast, making it an easy summer fix. If you’ve got wallpaper to remove, holes or dints to patch, make sure you do that before you start on…
1. Rushing the design process The number one design mistake I believe people make is rushing when designing a new space. Things take time so allow your renovations and decorating plans to evolve and be fluid. Try things out, plan ahead, do your research, ask for other opinions or find an expert. It’s important to…
Not enough space at home? The number one reason why people think they can’t get organised is that they they “don’t have enough space”. But if you had been in the number of homes I’ve been in and seen the overflowing extra closets, garages, and attics, you’d quickly agree that even if you did have…
The striking of midnight on December 31 leaves us all (well, those of us who can think straight at that time) thinking of change and how we can all make our world a better place. We usually direct that change toward our wellbeing, but our homes can do with a good freshening up every now…
1. Spread cheer with wintry hues We naturally gravitate towards a warmer and more coastal palette in summer with sea blues and sunny yellows, but that doesn’t mean we’re not able to also embrace a cooler set of colours. We can take inspiration from nature and the cooler climate. This means embracing warmer textures and…
What can I do at an open home? 1. Ask questions The agent is there to sell the property, so ask as many questions as you like! Also feel free to call the agent after the open house if you have additional questions. 2. Check if anything is broken or squeaks It’s totally okay to…
Ultimate peace of mind Peace of mind from every angle is the tagline for the Swann 4K Ultra HD 4 Channel Security System, and it’s true. The wide CCTV kit uses thermal-sensing cameras so it can detect humans and cars outside your home and not, you know, a plant rustling in the wind. It enables…