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Move or renovate? How do you decide?So you've outgrown your home but do you stay put and renovate/extend or is it time to sell and move on? Making your decision will come down to a number of factors including lifestyle choices and your...

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The hidden costs of buying propertyBuying a property is not just a question of paying the price agreed. There are a whole host of other costs involved that you need to allow for when budgeting for your purchase. And these costs can...

Buying or selling first — what's more risky?When finance executive Ben Wamsteker stumbled across a rundown house for a bargain price, he knew he had to make an offer fast, or miss out.

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Should I stay or should I go? Why we move or stay putResearch ranks moving house as one of the top 10 stressful life events, up there with divorce. So why do people move? Here, we look at the psychology of moving house.

Ten costly mistakes first home buyers makeBuying a home is an important decision and purchasing your first home, even more so. Here are the 10 steps to avoid when it comes to purchasing your first property.

The hidden costs of moving houseNaturally the biggest outlay you’ll make when moving house is the purchase price of your flash new pad, and you probably know about the costs of paying a removalist and connecting your utilities. ...

Understanding real estate jargonHave you just started looking for a home to buy and getting bamboozled by all the property jargon? Get in the know with our jargon-buster glossary.

How to pick a property hot spotIf you are looking to invest well in the property market and buy in a potential hotspot then there are a number of essential qualities to consider so that you make the most of your investment.

Moving with kids: how to make things workWhile moving house is stressful for the whole family, it can be much harder on children than adults. Kids often feel anxious, scared and unsettled when it comes to moving into new surroundings....

Top tips for reducing your carbon footprintWe all have a responsibility to slow the pace of climate change and even small changes to your lifestyle can make a big difference.

Understanding GreenPowerThe electricity that powers your home is supplied by the National Electricity Grid. It can be sourced from either renewable sources, such as wind, or non-renewable sources, such as coal.

Go green: 10 top tips for an energy-efficient homeWhen moving antiques, grand pianos or extremely valuable possessions, a standard removals company might not be qualified for the job.

10 quick tips for first home buyersTen quick tips for making your first home buying experience go smoothly.

Getting what you want at auctionThe basic ingredients of a property auction are pretty straightforward: there is an auctioneer, bidding and generally a lot of numbers being thrown around. But as a potential buyer, what are you...

Hiring movers vs moving yourselfWhen Sarah Lindsay and her husband Mark moved from their one-bedroom unit in Randwick to a three-bedroom apartment in Rose Bay, they transported their belongings in several car trips, without the...

Lost in transit: why it pays to take out moving insuranceIf you already pay for home and contents insurance, is it really necessary to fork out for transit, removal or storage insurance as well?

Moving big ticket itemsWhen moving antiques, grand pianos or extremely valuable possessions, a standard removals company might not be qualified for the job.

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