Home Ideas

As the new year approaches, all of us at Shelley Auffret Real Estate are beginning to set goals for 2017. Some are Gold Coast real estate related, others are not; but what is important is that they are all realistic. The following article from Mind Tools will help you to set achievable resolutions for the year ahead.

Christmas is a great time of year for spending time with all those close to you, but it can be very stressful financially. Here are some helpful tips from ASIC’s Moneysmart program that can help you manage Christmas on a budget.

In the competitive Gold Coast real estate market, it is crucial you present the best possible version of your home. Of course this can be achieved by giving your house an excellent clean (for further tips on this, check out my Instagram) and ensuring it looks presentable. However, an extra step you can take is styling.

Renovating your home can be extremely expensive and often unaffordable for the average Australian homeowner.

Whether you have an overall budget of $5,000 or a budget of $5,000 every few years, here are a few home improvements you can make.

Your bond is a big chunk of money and the idea of losing it can be pretty scary.

But contrary to the horror stories, it’s not that difficult to get your bond back. You just need to follow the correct procedures, take good care of the property and maintain a decent professional relationship with your landlord.