Renovating… “Who Am I Appealing To, You Or Me?”

February 5, 2020/0 Comments/in Buying, Selling, Moving, Feature, Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

Renovating… “Who am I appealing to, you or me?”

Maggie, a Tradebusters service user had just purchased the new in-style, egg shaped bath tub for the bathroom which was about to be renovated by Dave (the bathroom business) in our trade network. She rang us up in a panic with this question – “Have I made the right decision in buying it? I just love this egg, but my friends think I should go for the standard modern line shape. What do you think?”

Tradebusters responds “It depends!”

Get More From Selling Your Home

January 5, 2020/0 Comments/in Buying, Selling, Moving, Feature, News, Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

How to sell your home

Last week I was speaking to a user of the Tradebusters service (let’s call her “Jane”) who having purchased a new house six months ago and carried out some renovation improvements, just recently had her property re-valued. Jane was delighted to share that the valuation revealed an incremental increase of $70,000 in property value, and that’s after the renovation costs. Not bad considering the renovation works were completed in less than three months. Read more

6 Tips To Make Your Kitchen Look More Fabulous

October 20, 2019/0 Comments/in Buying, Selling, Moving, Renovating or Building, Staying Safe /by Valerie, The Editor

A great kitchen can add incredible value to your property

To a home owner, every single part of the house is very important. However, if we cut through the sentimental attachment to every room and look at things more objectively, a realisation that the kitchen is the most important room of a home will come. Come to think of it, the kitchen is where we do a lot of stuff aside from its obvious purpose of being where we cook our food and eat.

The kitchen has also become a very popular spot for entertaining guests, believe it or not. We share lots of precious moments with friends and family at the kitchen and talk about stuff, often with a steaming cup of coffee or tea in hand.

Since the kitchen is the most important room of a home, we owe it to ourselves to make it look the best that it can. If you are planning to do any kitchen improvements or renovations, here are 6 tips that could help you make your kitchen look more fabulous.

Home Renovations in Inner West Sydney

October 20, 2018/0 Comments/in Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

Beware the risks when renovating your Inner West Sydney home

Sydney’s inner west suburbs run the full gamut of lifestyle choices. Those who enjoy harbourside living, lovingly restored old-time pubs, picturesque streets, and the world’s best shopping will enjoy all that Balmain has to offer.

Those who like to be close to the hustle and bustle of city life but enjoy an easy escape then Annandale, at just 5 minutes from the CBD, is the perfect location. Leichardt is charming, and a favourite place for lovers of Italian food, excellent coffee, and wine and Newtown is well known for its nightlife, live music, comedy, and theatre. Read more

Mosman Sydney – Guide and Steps in Renovation Projects

June 20, 2018/0 Comments/in Find Good Tradies, Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

Your Mosman home needs improvements

You are finally ready to take the plunge and renovate your Mosman, Sydney home, but aren’t quite sure where to start. This guide will help you through the first steps and get you talking to the right people who can get your project up and off to a running start.
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How Much Does A Sydney Kitchen Renovation Cost?

December 1, 2017/0 Comments/in Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

What would it cost for a kitchen renovation in Sydney?

Enquire from a kitchen designer, and they possibly would reply, “How much are you willing to devote?” Though it would be more politely said, they’ll also provide you some possibilities. A better inquiry would be: “What is your budget range for a kitchen renovation?” With this, you can have a kitchen renovation that not only fits but also matches your finances, too.

How Can I Juggle My Home Renovation And Mortgage?

October 16, 2017/0 Comments/in Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

Managing the mortgage and home renovation

We all want great houses but beautiful and functional homes don’t always come cheap.

Often, it’s stressful just to think about buying a new house and renovating it.

However, it doesn’t always have to be hard. Here are some tips on how you can manage to afford a renovation on top of your mortgage.

Is It Worth Renovating My Home?

August 14, 2017/0 Comments/in Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

To Renovate or Not to Renovate…

Admit it, sometimes, we make decisions based on emotions and what’s popular.

As the great Australian reno is expected to sweep across the country once more, how do you decide whether your planned home renovation is really worth it as an investment?

Value of Home Renovations On The Rise

November 30, 2016/0 Comments/in Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

Renovations Could Bring Great Rewards

The newest numbers from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveals that the value of capital city home renovations went down this September quarter.

Sydney Homeowners Are Choosing To Renovate More

November 19, 2016/0 Comments/in Renovating or Building /by Valerie, The Editor

Why Renovating May Be A Better Option

Usually, when a homeowner outgrows their house, then the next decision is often to sell the property and move to a better or bigger one.

However, most homeowners in Sydney will find that the market is not as amenable to moving. It is an expensive decision that leaves most people with only one other option: to stay put and renovate.

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