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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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….
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…
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…