Category: Marketplace

It used to be just pesky contractors, but now feng shui “masters” are now soliciting homeowners who have just gotten their keys. Here’s the dangerous bit: if you believe in feng shui and are neither careful nor selective, you run the risk of falling prey to these misconceptions, according to 99.co’s feng shui Key Opinion…

Married couples can save tens of thousands of dollars when purchasing a second property, thanks to decoupling. Through this simple process, it’s possible to minimise the impact of stamp duties. Read on to learn more about this: What is de-coupling? An example of de-coupling is when a husband, who co-owns the house with his wife,…

In this article, we look at what termites are, and how they destroy your home. We’ll also highlight the areas of your home that are the most vulnerable to termite infestations: What are termites? Termites are insects which are detritus feeders. That’s just a fancy term that means that they feed on dead plants and…

Buying a house is simple. Owning a house is complicated. To make a house  yours, you need to re-fashion it to your liking. That requires renovations, which do not come cheap. As such, you want to be on the lookout for any bad apples in the renovation market. The average homeowner will spend years to…

As a property agent, you’re probably already familiar with the term “home staging” – this refers to the art of sprucing up a house, so that it’s more appealing to potential buyers. Think of it this way: it only takes 7 seconds for humans to form a first impression, and homes which are cleaner and…