You’ve worked hard over the past few months. Finally you’re inspection ready. Tomorrow is your first open-house or private inspection. But as you stand in your living room, you have that unshakable feeling that something isn’t quite right. The room just isn’t cutting...

There’s no shortage of home renovation shows on tv; some home grown; others imported in droves from America. And we lap them up; the good, the bad and the downright bizarre. It’s clear that Australia’s love of renovating knows no end and that’s probably because we’re...

The trees are blossoming. The sun has that toasty warmth and there’s light in the sky, just that little bit earlier in the morning, and a little later into the evening. So we know what this means……Spring is on the way! After the cold, dreary winter, we can’t wait! And...

The fun that was had at local events recently in the Stroud Brickthrowing competition and Street Parade plus Gloucester’s Winter Festival – Chill Out has had me thinking about the wonderful qualities of small communities. I am fortunate to live in Stroud, a small...

DENISE HAYNES – IMPROVING STREET APPEALYou’re heading to the market and you’ve spent time and money on delivering a warm and inviting interior that you hope will appeal to a multitude of buyers. And now you’re standing on the footpath staring at the front of your...

DENISE HAYNES – WHAT SETS YOU APART?I am passionate about real estate, particularly real estate within the gorgeous Hunter region and have, over many years delighted in the growth and sustainability of wonderful local towns and communities. I believe that with fifteen...

GRANNY FLATS: VALUE ENHANCER OR LIABILITY? I’m regularly asked about the merits of granny flats. Humble granny flats, or “secondary dwelling” seem to be popping up everywhere, but do they offer value-add benefits when you look to purchase or sell a property with one,...

LANDLORDS AND TENANTS: CREATING THAT SPECIAL RELATIONSHIPLandlords and tenants are often seen as two waring species. Landlords are heard to complain about messy, late/non paying tenants, while tenants lament that landlords often 'hover', don't provide properties to...

R AND R PROPERTY – PORT STEPHENS Everyone loves the coast, beautiful beaches, light breezes, that wonderful relaxed holiday vibe that makes us forget our ‘normal’ daily lives.  But even desirable coastal communities aren’t immune from property market downturns. ...