Adding an extra room to a home can be a great way of creating value and fetching a higher sale price. There are however quite a few things to consider…
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Bathrooms are one of the most frequented rooms in any home, and yet many home sellers go no further than giving them a bit of a clean when putting their…
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We never expect a home emergency, but they do happen. Preparing for an emergency means you can reduce the inconvenience and anxiety, and increase your family’s safety. Get prepared ahead…
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A lot of what goes into selling a home is positive: we do things that we think will make our houses look better and sell for more money. But sometimes…
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Thinking about doing up your home before selling it? Great idea – you could significantly raise your sale price without much investment from your end. But beware of these five…
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Selling your home? Don't fall into these common traps! In this post, we take a look at some of the mistakes we come across most often. If you're guilty of…
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When selling your home, getting the best result comes down to two things: how much you spend on the sale, and how much you make. Here at Hicks Real Estate,…
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9 ways to have a stress free auction day. A successful house auction doesn’t necessarily mean that the hammer drops on a bid worth twice as much as the reserve.…
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You might have heard the news stories recently about superannuation pro Jeremy Cooper saying $1 million isn’t enough for a comfortable retirement. Whether or not his calculations were valid is…
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Renovating or adding features are usually a good way of boosting a home’s appeal to potential buyers – but does installing eco-friendly upgrades make a difference? Considering the amount of…
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