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6 ways to show your home some love before selling

Thinking about selling your home this year? impression just right. Tidy up landscaping and make
everything at the front of the property look neat and tidy.
Luckily for you it’s a seller’s market in many corners of the Clear footpaths and driveways, ensure the front fence is
country right now, however that doesn’t mean that you sitting straight and the property’s numbers can be clearly
shouldn’t take the time to give your property a bit of tender identified.
loving care before listing it.
4. Get out the paintbrush
A little bit of effort in preparing your property for sale can go The front of a house sets the stage for the rest of the
a long way in helping buyers fall head over heels for your property, so you want to make sure you get that first
property, which will ultimately help improve your sale price. impression just right. Tidy up landscaping and make
everything at the front of the property look neat and tidy.
So where should you concentrate your efforts? Clear footpaths and driveways, ensure the front fence is
sitting straight and the property’s numbers can be clearly
1. Clean like you’ve never cleaned before identified.
We’re not talking about a standard vacuum or just wiping the
counters - you need to get into every nook and cranny of 5. Add flowers and plants
your home to make it shine again. Bring a bit of nature indoors to add a bit of energy to a space
Clean out often-neglected areas like garages and sheds and and draw attention to areas you want people to focus on. For
do those chores you might reserve for spring-cleaning, such instance, you may want to take some flowers from the
as window or oven cleaning. garden and place these in a vase on your dining room table.
Large pot plants are also good for filling empty spaces around
2. Minimise the home, or can be used to frame doorways and entrances.
Get a head start on the moving process by sorting through
your things and selling or throwing away anything that is no 6. Make some small tweaks
longer wanted or needed. You need to be careful of overcapitalising when preparing
Getting rid of large bulky items like unwanted furniture will your home for sale, but you might want to change a few
make it easier to present your home for open for inspections, small things to help make your home feel a bit more modern.
and will save you from having to move so many items to your For instance new light fixtures or fans can bring an older
next home. home into the 21st century, or you might like to replace old
faucets or door handles.
3. Work on kerb appeal
The front of a house sets the stage for the rest of the
property, so you want to make sure you get that first SOURCE: PRONEWS/Issue81February2020

How to Modernise your Kitchen without a full-scale

Renovation… … .

Nothing feels more satisfying than spending time in a
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reason,” says Dulux brand manager Romy Nayagam. “It is the
“It’s important that the kitchen is not only functional but perfect weekend DIY and can cost less than $400.”
looks great,” says designer Nickolas Gurtler. “It sets the tone
for the entire house. If the kitchen looks dated, the rest of the The water-based paint range is designed to transform any
house will too.” surface in the home, from tired cabinetry and old benchtops
to outdated tiling, quickly and efficiently.
Luckily, a big-budget renovation isn’t the only solution if your
space isn’t quite up to scratch.

We asked industry experts for their insider tips and tricks for A kitchen makeover
creating a modern and inspiring kitchen without breaking the using Dulux’s
bank. Renovation Range
paints:

A fresh coat of paint

With the average kitchen renovation costing around $20,000,
quick inexpensive fixes make for an attractive solution.