Author: teametchells

Shopping for the perfect lounge is like trying to find the perfect pair of jeans. They kind of all look the same, but at the end of the day, only one is going to fit just right! The same can be said for dining tables, coffee tables, lamps and rugs – and if you just don’t know where to start with any of it, like most of us, that brings with it a whole new level of emotions!
If only someone had compiled a list of the best local homewares stores so it would make styling our digs just that little bit easier … and even better, we could support our local Shire Small Businesses.
Oh, wait… You’re in luck!

Work your way through the Shire’s best homewares stores, thanks to Shire Scout!

If you want to add value to your home because you are potentially looking to sell, then a bathroom renovation is a great place to start because it is one of the first rooms buyers look at in a property for sale.

“Agents might look the same if you squint but when put under the microscope the differences are significant.” John McGrath

It’s pretty commonly thought that spring is the best season to buy and sell a property. From a seller’s point of view, gardens are greener, flowers are in full bloom, and the weather lends itself to stunning open homes in the sunshine.
From a buyer’s point of view, because so many sellers hold out until spring, there are plenty of properties available, meaning they have their pick of the bunch.

You may not be able to judge a book by its cover – but as far as homes go, first impressions do count. Before a potential buyer comes to view your home, chances are they’ll have checked it out online or even driven past it and will have made their judgements from that alone.