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Downsizing – how can a real estate agent help?

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Clarissa Brandt

Guest Blogger Robin McIlwain of Belle Property Toowong has some great advice for people thinking about preparing their home for sale. What can a real estate agent offer? If you need to sell your home before you purchase a new property, ask an experienced, local agent for a market appraisal before you start looking at new properties. The agent will estimate a realistic selling price and overview costs such as marketing and professional fees. This agent can also be helpful in finding suitable pr...
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Need help with cooking? “I Hate Cooking” is the answer.

Posted on May 26, 2017 by Clarissa Brandt

Having a healthy diet not only has a positive impact on short and long-term physical and mental health, evidence indicates that food plays an important contributing role in the development, management and prevention of issues such as Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In addition, as baby boomers, who won't stand for any old nosh, enter assisted living facilities and nursing homes they will be looking for nutritious and flavoursome meals. In the race to capture the "silver dollar" these organi...
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Benefits to downsizing and living a minimalist life

Posted on May 24, 2016June 5, 2016 by leah

There are many benefits to downsizing to a smaller home. If you enjoy saving money, energy and resources, here are 7 reasons to start living a “minimalist life”. 1. Save money and space – reduce frivolous spending There are so many benefits to downsizing into a smaller home that will you help you prioritise your life and only bring what is necessary in your home. Let’s face it, the more space you have, the more area you feel like you need to fill up with stuff. When downsizing, you only buy ...
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