A healthy lifestyle covers so many different aspects, and while it might sometimes be overlooked as part of your health kick, one of the best ways to live a healthy and happy lifestyle is to declutter your home.

Gardens are an investment, not just in the purchase of plants and soil, but also your time and care. If you are renting the thought of making that investment and then having to move on and leave it behind might be too much to bear.

If you are new to renovating then designing your new kitchen can be daunting, not to mention expensive. We’ve come up with some ways you can make this as simple and successful as possible.

Here are some tips on how to go about buying a home if you're self-employed.

Brightening up your bathroom is as simple as adding a small vase of blooms to your vanity.

Selling your home can be stressful, but it doesn’t need to be difficult. Take the edge off the task of putting your home on the market by paying attention to the traps and avoiding the blunders that can hinder your sale or decrease your final selling amount.

New Year’s parties are behind us so it’s time to get serious about stepping up on that property ladder. If your 2019 goal was to become a first-home buyer saving for that deposit needs to be your number one priority starting yesterday.

An investment property portfolio is more than just owning a lot of properties, it’s about building a passive income and equity through smart buying decisions.

No matter what your current situation is, transforming yourself into the person who eats less sugar, walks the dogs every day or saves money for a home deposit is as easy as being SMART.

If your dog needs a haircut, and let’s face it, they can look pretty scruffy if they are left to themselves for too long, you can book into the local dog salon and pick them up again sparkling and neat. If the groomer is booked, too far away or you’d like to save a few dollars though you might want to think about grooming your pup yourself at home.

Over half the respondents (58%) said they spent less than an hour inside the home before purchase. Less than an hour is hardly any time at all, especially when there is so much to check over, looking under sinks, checking walls for rising damp and floorboards for sturdiness.

The school bags are finally unpacked for the last time in 2018 and you are packing your travel bags for a summer sea change, visit to grandmas or perhaps even jet-setting these holidays. Before you go there are some must dos, some for security, some for care and just to make coming home easier.

Christmas stockings are great for giving small simple gifts and treats, they look good in any room, can hang from shelves, stairs and mantelpieces no matter how small the space, and even if you don’t stuff them they create an instant sense of magic and expectation in your home.

Here are five ways you can spruce your garden and have it tip-top in just three hours. Then you are left with the rest of the weekend to buy and wrap those presents and maybe even make yourself a Christmas stocking.

Doing your own handy work can be a blessing, especially when you are planning to sell or you buy a home that needs some extra love.

When property prices were soaring it made it intensely difficult for first homebuyers to secure a rung on the property ladder, even with the government’s First Homebuyers Grant initiative.

A worm farm significantly accelerates your compost breakdown and are great beneficial workers for your garden soil.

Motivation to paint the interior rooms of your house is easy, there is so much you can do style wise to really make a room pop, with not that much effort. Bold colours can be rewarding and risky and can really pay off. On top of that you can stop at just one or two rooms if you prefer.

One of the most incredible things about a sea change or a tree change is getting out of the high-density suburbs and into some open space where your family can stretch their legs.

Ready to style up a storm but feel that you can’t because you are renting? Rest easy, these trouble free styling tips will ensure you love the home you are in without breaking the bank or putting holes in the wall.

This will help you determine the best spot to place your bin. When it comes to bin size, you want to factor in both your kitchen waste supply as well as the size of your garden.

When you are looking at a new home, either to rent or buy, a balcony is a big bonus in an elevated apartment.

Having a garden is a real delight and can make a big difference to how people see your home as well as being a big bonus on your dinner plate or table centrepiece.

Many people are not able to correctly estimate how much it costs to sell a home.

So you are excited about putting your home on the market to see what kind of offers you get? Before you contact your local real estate agent to get the ball rolling there are some important things to consider.

This post will be just as beneficial to you for getting the most out of your summer in the backyard and have you loving your home and life.

Growing strawberries is one of those garden plant options that can really make your home pop with very little effort.

Most of the home buying hopefuls showed significant gaps in their knowledge that could cause considerable financial and emotional pain if they were to go ahead and buy.

Now that you have settled on your paint colour it’s time to look at the practicalities for painting the exterior of your home.

Here are some facts about electronic conveyancing to get you up to speed with what is possible and available online for your future property transfer.

Fingerprints and smudges are a little easier to spot than dust, however, it can just seem too hard or not worth the effort to get up and fix it, especially if you have just sat down on the lounge to watch your favourite show. Let me tell you it really is worthwhile giving your TV screen a once over everyday for great viewing, but also gives a great feel to your room.

There are some things you can rush to with impatience in life but buying your first home isn’t one of them. It’s a big commitment, both financially and emotionally.

As we enter into the Chinese New Year: The Year of the Dog we wonder what 2018 has in store for property owners and first-home buyers alike. It could be shaping up to be the year of the underdog.

The detailed scheme is in place to ensure that any issues that are uncovered during an independent inspection can be resolved quickly and effectively with a dedicated focus.

A gallery wall enhances the impact of a picture, painting or print by clustering a number of framed art pieces in the same place.

We’ve come up with a list of shelf styling ideas that are reusable and versatile, meaning they perform well in any room of your home, maintain practicality, style and character no matter where or how you use them.

Do It Yourself projects and advice are everywhere. If you have just purchased your first home, rolling up your sleeves and donning overalls can not only help save some money in getting your home perfect, it also adds ownership and satisfaction.

Feeling outnumbered when it comes to cleaning your home? Here are some top tips to get your kids to clean their room, and there is no nagging involved!

Feeling like you are besieged with your neighbours nose stuck to your windowsill, or have to put up with the view of your street until you sell? Maybe it’s time to consider hedging plants to keep out prying eyes.

Moving out can be a stressful experience, so for this reason, it is vitally important you declutter your home before moving. The most important tool you can access to help get you through the move unscathed is time, so allow plenty of time to declutter your home and get yourself organised.

There is a lot of work that goes into processing a settlement and settlement information needs to be exactly accurate.Traditionally the settlement process involves a lot of moving parts as well as moving people.

When you are saving to buy a home, every bit counts. One of the biggest expenses, while you save to own your own home, is where you live.

As you prepare your home for sale you want the best price for your home, but know it might not be in best price condition. When done correctly you can add significant amounts to your final sale price, how would an $45000 look in your bank account?

Owning property in the current NSW property market might seem impossible, however, all it takes is some planning, discipline and commitment to start saving to buy a home.

Christmas is about togetherness, so it’s not surprising that the places we share together on Christmas day become iconic and made with an incredible amount of care. First, the beautifully trimmed Christmas tree, second that perfect Christmas table.

With so many different home loans to choose from, not just from different vendors but also the different terms and packages each lender offers, it’s easy to get lost and overwhelmed.

When you are looking to sell your home, furnishing hard to fill spaces makes a big difference in the sales negations and can really tip the scales in your favour. A desirable room, especially a main living space, can make a desirable future home.

The purpose of the by-laws is to honour a particular lifestyle, the one chosen as the best lifestyle format for the property features.

In NSW, the time of paperwork for conveyancing and certificate titles is coming to an end, an end with an exact date. July 2019. From then on, all Certificates of Title will be converted to e-Titles.

If you don’t have time to garden, have a black thumb or love your plants to death (you overwater them or burn their roots with fertiliser) there is a hardier option that’s a lot cheaper than hiring a gardener.

In a recent trend across NSW auctions bids are down, which means things are looking up for property buyers across the state.

You do have a choice for where you live. Feeling stuck with no choices can be the biggest factor for stress and depression. Just knowing you have a choice, even if you don’t take it, can mean the world of difference to your state of mind.

Security comes in all shapes and sizes. Having a roommate can bring peace of mind to some people through financial security, building security or just having the company of others.

Buying a pool for your home is fun, they’re great for those long hot school summer holidays, and they add value to your home…if you do it correctly.

When it comes to buying or selling property there are a number of choices to be made, not only before and during, but also after the handshake has been made.

If you are a first time parent or bringing home greatly anticipated siblings, these strategies will help ensure everyone is safe and settled.

If a change is as good as a holiday, small cost DIY projects are as good as a new room, especially if you are preparing to sell your home. It surprising how some simple materials, a lick of paint and some elbow grease can transform a basic room to opulence.

The federal government introduced the first homeowners grant to make home ownership easier, and with prices on homes quite high in certain regions, first-timers often need all the help they can get to get a foothold in this exciting and massive commitment.

There are some things you can rush to with impatience in life but buying your first home isn’t one of them. It’s a big commitment, both financially and emotionally.

Greater effort results in greater performance. That’s true for any task or goal, and it’s good to know it counts when it comes time to sell your home. The more you put in, the more you get back.

The one thing all investment property hunters are looking for is a high earning rental property, both in yield and growth.

If you have dreams of winning an auction and being that person who throws their arms in the air in delight, you’re in luck. Auctions are the preferred method for home sellers in a hot trending market, for the simple reason that at an auction people can sometimes work themselves into a frenzy.

When you decide to sell your house the first thing you do is consider some interior renovations, maybe some fresh paint or mirrors for a modern take and wow factor. One essential makeover you also need to factor in might surprise you; it’s your landscaping.

There was a good news announcement this month for NSW renters, property investors and app creators; raw rental bond data is going live.

When selling your home, it’s crucial you find a great real estate agent. Do this one thing correctly and you will sell your house for the biggest dollar possible.

Fancy a tree change or sea change? You’re not alone. Both investors and home owners are looking further afield to purchase property on the suburban fringes, so I have put together my tips for buying property in rural or regional locations.

Put simply, conveyancing is the legal side of transferring ownership of a property/title from one entity to another. It encompasses all document preparation from when a property is listed for sale until a settlement is completed and confirming the final financial transaction.

There are some simple things you can do to save thousands on your home loan, all it takes is a little know-how.

One area of conveyancing practice which represents a significant risk to purchasers in Australia is boundary defects/encroachments.

Do you live in, own or manage a townhouse or unit block? It’s not only important for you to provide a safe environment for children in your dwelling, it’s also law.

Here are five great tips for best hedging plants can offer great screening in record time.

In the past Verification of Identity has been somewhat discretionary for a conveyancer to decide on what counts as adequate information to prove that the

These wrapping ideas have a sophistication and creativity level that will knock your Christmas socks off, and yet…they are so easy to nail.