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Transform your garden with tips from The Block 2022

This year’s theme on The Block was “tree change” so it’s no surprise that gardens took center stage. City townhouses were swapped for family homes on country-sized 10-acre blocks, and contestants took full advantage of the extra space. So what can The Block teach us about the latest in garden design? If you want to…

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How to Host a Spooktacularly Easy Halloween Party

Australians have well and truly embraced Halloween. Every year the Halloween decorations get crazier and more varied. In some neighbourhoods, it has become a competitive sport to create the scariest house come the end of October. It’s no wonder people love it, though. No gift giving, or all-day cooking required. Instead, Halloween is a unique…

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Elders welcome trusted agents to new Bairnsdale office

Elders Real Estate is delighted to announce a new partnership with local real estate agents with extensive and proven sales records for their customers. Principal Bret Ward (previously Bret Ward Real Estate) and his highly skilled team will further strengthen their exceptional customer service under the Elders brand, commencing as Elders Real Estate Bairnsdale, this…

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Elders continues to grow in the Bunbury Region

Elders continues to invest in the Bunbury region after announcing its acquisition of Ray White Bunbury. Ray White Bunbury has serviced the area for almost 30 years under the lead of Kevin and Jade Kelly who manage a team of professional real estate representatives and property managers across the residential and commercial real estate market.…

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What the recent rate rise means for home owners

On Tuesday 3 May, the RBA finally announced their heavily telegraphed rate rise. The rise is the first since 2010 and took the base cash rate from 0.10 to 0.35: an increase of 0.25%. What does the decision mean for home owners? It’s safe to assume that the banks will pass on the rate increase…

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October Market Update

The real estate market continues to perform strongly half way into the spring selling season. Even a wet winter and an east coast lockdown didn’t slow down the selling pace. Vendors are taking advantage of the strong selling environment, with listings up significantly. Purchasers are also acting fast, snapping up homes in record time. Here…

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Elders donate $3000 in grants to local charities

Elders spreads Christmas cheer thanks to Advantage Community Grants. Two Elders Real Estate agencies have been successful in obtaining Advantage Community Grants from realestate.com.au. The grants will allow Elders to give a little extra to charity and help their local communities. Elders Real Estate South Australia has been awarded a $1500 grant to their partner…

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Four ways to attract great tenants

An investment property is a huge financial commitment. It can also set you firmly on the path to financial freedom, or added security in your golden years. But for an investment property to pay off, you need great tenants now. Even in boom times, it’s worth putting in the effort to get the best tenants…

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Kangaroo Island looks to the future

Kangaroo Island has been one of the worst hit regions during Australia’s bushfire crisis. Lightning strikes on 20 December ignited tinder-dry fuel across the heavily forested Ravine area in the west of the Island. Fanned by strong winds over the next few days, the fire destroyed the Flinders Chase National Park, the luxury Southern Ocean…

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Renovations and Extensions: What do you need council approval for?

Have you outgrown your house, but you don’t want to move? An extension or renovation is a great way to update your home, but it’s important to know what your obligations are in terms of council approval. The council approval process can seem overwhelming and confusing at first, so here are a few tips to…

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