They once had it all - multimillion dollar mansions, sprawling properties and high-end lifestyles. But these stars all have one thing in common after watching their empires dwindle. The post Celebrity home sell off: Sports, TV and music stars offload luxury homes appeared first on realestate.com.au ..read more

Improving your property’s look and feel – and boosting its value in the process – doesn’t necessarily have to cost a small fortune. Gearing up to sell your property? Looking to lure new tenants? Or just want to give it a facelift? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above – good news – because it doesn’t have to cost a whole lot to uplift your property (and its worth). DIY projects don’t need to be daunting – most things are achievable with a bit of time and patience. Picture: Getty There are numerous jobs you can do yourself, like upgrading your curb appeal, because, “First impressions l ..read more

Home renovations can quickly become costly if not properly planned. Here are some key things to consider to prevent a budget blowout. Starting a home renovation comes with a mix of excitement and nervousness. Of course, you’re eager to see your grand visions for your updated space become reality, but there is always a niggling doubt about unforeseen issues that may crop up. Whether it’s painting the walls or doing the floors, renovation costs cal blow out if you don’t budget correctly. Picture: Getty The good news is with a little forethought, many of these unknowns can largely be managed, all ..read more

Transitioning from a renter to a homeowner is a significant milestone filled with excitement, opportunities, and often, an extensive to-do list. Here are some easy places to start. Owning a home comes with the freedom to personalise and modify your living space to suit your style and your lifestyle. However, for many new homeowners, the financial investment in a property means that there might be a tighter budget for improvements and modifications.  The good news is, once the Budget Moving Truck has been unpacked, there’s no shortage of cost-effective and impactful DIY projects that can ..read more

If your home is ready for a makeover, or just a bit of a facelift, here are some easy DIY upgrades to transform your space. When it comes to transforming your home it’s often the simple, yet impactful, improvements that can add major appeal to your home. These quick and simple improvements also mean that by getting your hands a little dirty, you’ll be able to see the results of your work right away. Here’re a few places you can start. 1. Update your front door The front door is the smile of your home – it makes a first impression that sets the tone for what’s to come so it pays to make it coun ..read more

When we think about home improvements, our minds can often wonder to thoughts of knocking down walls, scaffolding, a hundred different trades filing in and out of your home, and months of mess. But this doesn’t need to be the reality, especially if you look to smaller projects that still add big impact without the hassle. So, if your home is feeling a little tired, but you haven’t quite got it in you to undertake a full-scale reno, here are six easy home improvements you can probably tackle this weekend. 1. Give your home a fresh coat of paint A really easy way to make your property feel brigh ..read more

Along with decluttering your garage and putting together flat-pack furniture, undertaking a renovation might be one of the most terrifying things you can do around the home – but it doesn’t have to be. With proper planning, understanding what you want and knowing who can help you achieve it means your home reno can be smooth, straightforward, and stress-free as possible. Here’s eight ways to ensure you come out of the reno on the other side (with your relationship intact, too). 1. Take a bird’s eye view First things first: rather than flying by the seat of your pants, make sure you have a str ..read more

Wanting to give your home a makeover, but don’t have the right tools for the job? Then a renovation starter pack, valued at $1000, will help you to do something about it.   Whether it’s the kitchen, bathroom, living room or house exterior, painting is made a lot easier when you have the right equipment to get the job done.   A lot goes into painting a home – so make sure you have the right tools for the job. Picture: Getty To be in with the chance to win a Monarch Renovation Pack valued at $1000 with all your painting accessories – paint brushes, roller frames, roller cover ..read more

Painting your own home can be one of the most satisfying parts of a renovation process, but preparing your surfaces for painting properly is key.  There are some important factors to consider before you get stuck in. Thankfully, our go-to paint expert, Shannon Vos, is on hand to help you go from zero to hero. Here are his top six DIY tips when preparing to paint your home. 1. Planning is key Planning is everything when comes to renovating — and painting is no different. The magic really happens before a brush is even picked up, Shannon says. “It’s important to know what, where and when y ..read more

No matter where you sit on the topic of painting with white – love it, hate it or have no strong feelings either way – there is likely going to be some instance when you’ll need to consider it. So ubiquitous is white in the home that it's become the brand colour for entire trends, namely the ever-popular Hamptons and coastal looks. Yet even in the most colourful homes, white is used to offset colour or to differentiate or zone spaces. Therefore, if you have an upcoming renovation or are repainting your home, it's important to understand the many nuances of white paint. Interior stylist and re ..read more