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      its been a big week!

      its been a big week!

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How to quickly modernise your home

How to quickly modernise your home

Hang Contemporary Art

There are few things we love more than contemporary art juxtaposed with the thoughtful architectural detail of a traditional home. Seek out artwork with colors that complement your existing furnishings, and you’ve got a foolproof combination.

Stack Your Books Historically, books have always been arranged vertically in libraries, so by stacking them horizontally you can…

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Strong auction results continued during the weekend, with clearance rates maintaining their high levels

Strong auction results continued during the weekend, with clearance rates maintaining their high levels

STRONG auction results continued on the weekend with clearance rates maintaining their high levels.

Preliminary auction results from CoreLogic RP Data reveal a clearance rate of 77.1 per cent last week, following on from a strong 77.3 per cent the previous week.

Sydney was the best performer last week with a clearance rate of 82.8 per cent — its fourth week in a row of a better than 80 per cent…

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Strong auction results continued during the weekend, with clearance rates maintaining their high levels

Strong auction results continued during the weekend, with clearance rates maintaining their high levels

STRONG auction results continued on the weekend with clearance rates maintaining their high levels.

Preliminary auction results from CoreLogic RP Data reveal a clearance rate of 77.1 per cent last week, following on from a strong 77.3 per cent the previous week.

Sydney was the best performer last week with a clearance rate of 82.8 per cent — its fourth week in a row of a better than 80 per cent…

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Where the fashionistas live  A new development under construction at Armadale in Victoria is expected to appeal to the fashion conscious.

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40 years of change: What we’re paying way more for

40 years of change: What we’re paying way more for

Much has changed in the four decades since those momentous events. Gen Ys, Gen Zs and Generation Alphas have been born. The internet, digital media, smartphones and social media took over our lives. Multiculturalism became a reality with Australia now a rich tapestry of different cultures.

MILK

One litre of milk used to cost 30 cents. Now, it’s closer to $1.45 a litre.

NEWSPAPER

The paper used…

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Will the Melbourne property market run out of steam?

Will the Melbourne property market run out of steam?

We’re now in the third year of the residential property market recovery in Melbourne. It’s one that began in 2013 after the market started a decline in mid-2010 and remained in the doldrums through to the end of 2012.

Not unreasonably, many are asking whether this recovery will run out of steam. Are we due a period of plateauing and then falling prices?

Naturally there will come a time when the…

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12 Outdoor Places for MAXimum Lounging

12 Outdoor Places for MAXimum Lounging

It’s still summer so we’re still dreaming of spending every moment outdoors and with that, comes one of our favorites past times – napping. Here are 10 ways you can take your napping skills into the great outdoors.

Like a nest, De Padova’s Framura Nido, designed by Sezgin Aksu and Silvia Suardi, has woven straps around a tubular frame that hold soft cushions for you to lay on.

The “Leaf” modern…

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Chinese househunters buying Victoria 

It may be one of Australia’s smallest states, but Victoria is in big demand by Chinese property buyers.

On the eve of Chinese New Year, property portal myfun.com has revealed that Victoria was the most clicked state among Chinese buyers in 2014. The Chinese-friendly site (which sounds like “buy property” in Mandarin) was built and designed by REA Group to showcase Australian property to Chinese…

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How Melbourne’s property market is looking

How Melbourne’s property market is looking

More Melbourne suburbs join the million dollar club as regional prices bounce back following strong last quarter.

  Melbourne’s housing market performed well in the final quarter of last year, with the median house price of $669,000 up five per cent on the September quarter.

The growth in house prices over the year shows what an excellent investment property is: at the end of 2014 Melbourne…

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STYLE TREND: Steel Factory-Style Windows

STYLE TREND: Steel Factory-Style Windows

The aesthetic harkens back to the greenhouses, factories, and warehouses of the 19th century. And their elegant, narrow sightlines offer unobstructed views, blurring the lines between indoors and out. What’s not to like? Apart from the price tag.

What are the benefits of steel frame windows?

Due to the material’s strength, steel windows have very slender sightlines. A minimal amount of framing…

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HOW TO: prepare your house for an open inspection

HOW TO: prepare your house for an open inspection

Inspections are like a first date. You only get one chance to make that first impression.

Set your property up for inspection success with these simple tips.

Clean up

Yes, it’s Captain Obvious, but you’d be surprised. Make sure your whole property is neat and tidy when buyers arrive, including the garden and outside areas.

Dust, vacuum, scrub, wash, buff – make all those annoying tasks earn…

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A generation of renters?

A generation of renters?

Escalating dwelling values are making it more and more difficult for renters to move into home ownership, according to a leading property analyst. 

 Twenty years ago, 95.4% of capital city house sales were below $400,000, according to CoreLogic RP Data’s Property Pulse. Three percent of sales were between $400,000 and $600,000, 1.2% were between $600,000 and $1 million, and only 0.4% were over $1…

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Make Your Home Equity Work for You

Make Your Home Equity Work for You



While home is where the heart is, it’s also where your money is. Even if you’ve diversified your portfolio, your home is still a major asset and should be treated like any other investment.



Think back to how much cash you poured into your home when you bought it. If you made a down payment of 20% on a $200,000 home, you’ve invested $40,000 plus extra for closing costs. Everyone’s situation…

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High-Impact Home Updates You Can Make in an Hour or Less

High-Impact Home Updates You Can Make in an Hour or Less

If you’re thinking your place is looking a little flat and you’re in the mood to mix it up a bit, consider one of these quick, but impactful fixes that add a fresh perspective and instant appeal. Bonus: Many of these ideas won’t cost you a thing—because though you may want a home that looks professionally decorated and like it costs a million bucks, there’s no reason to spend that kind of…

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50 Interior Design Blogs to Inspire You

50 Interior Design Blogs to Inspire You

50 Interior Design Blogs to Inspire You

Looking for some new interior design blogs to follow? Scoured the internet and are sharing the trending favorites with you. Whether you’re looking for bedroom inspiration, vintage DIY tutorials or professional advice, the internet is full of great design resources!

(Please note, not in any particular order.)

1. Apartment Therapy

One of the greats, Apartme…

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40 insanely remodeling ideas for your home

40 insanely remodeling ideas for your home

Don’t just install any outdoor bathtub. Install THIS outdoor bathtub.

Level up a window seat by adding a trundle bed.

Lower your living room to create a conversation pit.

The bi-level living room will give your home an incredibly spacious yet cozy effect.

4. A platform in a storage/guestroom hides away all of your stuff while keeping the room usable.

It’s also a great way to make a…