Whether you want to give your home a bit of a jungle vibe or you're looking for an easy way to add a splash of colour, there's an indoor plant for that. These are the house plants set to take over living rooms and lacklustre corners in 2019, plus how to care for them. Indoor plants have seen a huge renaissance over the last few years. From cafes and offices to benchtops and bedrooms, indoor greenery has become synonymous with interior style and design. If you're looking for...

Selecting paint colours is all fun and games until someone has to pick a white. With a kaleidoscope of hues to choose from, it can be overwhelming knowing which one will best complement your home's overall aesthetic and mood. So, if you're looking for a little interior tint-spiration, Dulux colour expert Andrea Lucena-Orr shares her top dos and don'ts for working with colour. Picking paint colours for your home is never black and white. You can sift through swatches until y...

It's been nearly eight years since the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) last raised the country's official cash rate. Interest rates have been at historical lows for quite some time and as a homeowner, you may never have experienced an "official" rise in interest rates. At present, interest rates remain at an historical low levels and we expect them to stay that way for a while. However, forecasters predict Australia's economy will continue to strengthen over the n...

With home values and auction clearance rates softening in our Spring property markets, buyers will have the upper hand when it comes to negotiating on price. So, it's a good idea to arm yourself with some sharp bargaining tactics before diving in.
Nobody wants to pay more than the current market value for a home. Here are six negotiation tactics to help you get the right price on your Spring property purchase.   1. Research the market value in advance When it comes t...

Welcome to the next edition of the Directors' Report The guys are back in front of the camera, giving you an update on the first quarter of the financial year. With the Royal Commission still in the headlines, Chris and Mark provide a balanced view on the findings so far and what to expect from here. All properties and personal circumstances are different and if you need to know what your options are please give us a call on 1300 780 440. Watch Now   ...