Buying your first home – or any home after that – can be an exciting time in anyone’s life. It can also be quite stressful and nerve wrecking too. You make such a big purchase decision based on only a handful of viewings. So how to make the most of the few times to…
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Let’s aim to finish this year and start the new one as we mean to go on – calm, collected, well rested, and full of zen. To even have a hope of doing this, we need to ensure we have ample sleep. Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of arranging living spaces to maximize…
Whatever the size or value of your home/property, it will always be a big investment. So, you want to make sure it works the hardest it can and gets you the most return. Sometimes we have big budgets and timelines to do this and sometimes we don’t. But if your plan is to renovate so…
If you need an excuse to host a little dinner party, then Halloween is just around the corner. Or maybe it’s something you’ve had planned for months? Either way, we’ve got some tips for you to make it wonderfully wicked; or maybe that should be wickedly wonderful! Whatever you go for, make sure you’re spooking…
For some wallpaper might seem like a scary word, for others it’s a cause for excitement and a reason go by the motto “you can never have too much of a good thing”. Perhaps wallpaper makes you think of your granny’s house in the 80s, with lino floors and patterns galore? But it doesn’t have…
“At Laing Real Estate we believe that all Australians have the capacity to become homeowners in any market. All you need is to focus on being positive about your dreams, which include owning your own home.” Vicki Laing Oct 2018 Every time you open the newspaper, switch on the news or read an article…
When selling your home you want to feel completely confident in your agent. It can be a daunting process; the market is flooded with agents pitching for your business so it’s not always easy to identify the good ones straight away. Anthony Birdsall shares his tips on how to choose your agent so you can…
When you start looking to purchase a new home, you’ll need to start looking into mortgages. And in today’s society, it can feel like interest rates are being shouted at you from every rooftop. Despite the constant bombardment of low rate offers, there are other important things to consider. It may shock you to discover…
We’re all a little coffee-obsessed in Australia. But why wouldn’t we be? No-one makes coffee like we do. Smooth, creamy, divine, you’d be hard-pressed NOT to find a decent one on the streets of any city. However, there is always a chance you may swing your feline companion and end up disappointed – something we…
Tips to beat the overwhelm There’s no denying it, Sydney is an expensive market to buy property in. According to Nerida Conisbee from realestate.com.au, the median price for property in Sydney is $815,000. And when you’re paying Sydney rental prices, the thought of saving a 20% deposit can be daunting. Of course, you could always…
There’s a life-size jewellery box on Macleay Street and it’s called Antiques Art Design. Every piece found in it is exquisite and hand-picked by owner, Christopher Becker. Opened in 2015, Christopher brings his extensive experience in the fashion, interior, and brand design to create Potts Point’s very own Aladdin’s cave. Best known for his Georg…
Potts Point living generally means apartment living. For so long, we were the most densely populated suburb in Sydney. This means we understand apartment living and how to make the most of it. There are a range of apartment styles, from the humble studio to the luxury condo. What makes an apartment enjoyable to live…