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The Ultimate Spring Cleaning Guide

You might have noticed a change in the past few weeks. Perhaps you didn’t reach for your slippers and robe as soon as you got out of bed, or you noticed the blossoms blooming along your street. Yes, it’s spring and we’ll all soon be wearing t-shirts and sandals once more. But spring isn’t just…

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Elders brokers record farmland sale

Fifth generation family-owned company AJ & PA McBride Pty Ltd has agreed to purchase ‘Telopea Downs’ from Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund-owned Hassad Australia, bringing the iconic 47,677-hectare property back into Australian hands. Elders Real Estate has confirmed the sale of the aggregation of eleven properties, spanning the Victorian/South Australian border, which represents one of the…

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National Conference Recap 2018

At the beginning of August 2018, 165 attendees from the Elders network came together on the sunny Gold Coast for two days of spectacular speakers and networking opportunities. This year, the focus was on digital innovation in the real estate industry. The annual conference is an ideal opportunity for guests to develop personally and professionally,…

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City vs Country: What your dollar will buy you

People move to the country for many reasons. The fresh air, the relaxed lifestyle, the chance to bring up kids somewhere they can run for hours. One of the main reasons is that regional Australia offers a far more affordable option than the capital cities, so you get more bang for your buck. But how…

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The Ultimate Decluttering Guide

Every article on getting your home ready for sale will include decluttering as one of the steps to follow. Decluttering helps your rooms look larger, allows people to see themselves in the property and makes it easier to get the place shining. But if you’ve never decluttered before, it can also feel overwhelming. Where do…

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Three ways to make a small space appear bigger

Perhaps the arrival of guests has prompted you to change your floor plan around. Or maybe you’re preparing to put your home on the market, and you want to do justice to your most valuable asset. Either way, you’re looking at your space with fresh eyes. And it dawns on you: the room is small. The…

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Countdown to your open inspection

It is official: you are selling your home! Hopefully, you’ve chosen a real estate agent and they’ve gone through the marketing package and strategy with you. That means it’s up to you to roll up your sleeves and get the property gleaming. Since there are plenty of tasks that need to be attended to, it’s…

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What’s in a land size?

Are blocks getting smaller? It appears they are. Where once upon a time, Australians dreamt of a quarter acre on which to build their family home, today’s sizes are shrinking fast. Strong demand for smaller blocks is driven by cost and availability, but may also appeal to those looking for a lower maintenance lifestyle. In…

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Negotiate with Confidence

Getting ready to make a move on the property of your dreams? When you can’t bear to miss the chance, but your budget lacks flexibility, you need to be able to negotiate with skill. That takes confidence and know how. With some background knowledge and a bit of groundwork, you’ll be better positioned to stand…

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What do Millennials want in a house?

Millennials, the second largest generation since the Baby Boomers, are now aged between 22 and 40. That puts them firmly in the first home buyer category, with the average age for a first home buyer in 2017 being 32. Much has been written about this generation’s approach to work, family and lifestyle choices. But what…

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