Originally posted on https://www.coates.com.au If your home or business is affected by floods, acting quickly can help to minimise the damage to your property – and improve your prospects for restoring it. From extracting the water to deep cleaning your carpets, this checklist outlines some important first steps. 1. Is your property safe? Floodwaters can quickly…

AI is one of those things that can stir up questions and emotions whenever it is discussed, especially when it is being rolled out into your industry. Last week I was a guest at a conference in India. The conference was showcasing the growing relationship between Indian people and Australia while also highlighting the significant…

If you’re remodelling the entire house or simply replacing certain parts, it pays to stay up to date on the latest trends. Eco-friendly finishes to versatile living spaces, there is a focus this year on design as well as function. Here’s a list of the best home remodelling trends for your home renovation.  Biodegradable Materials…

One of our team members called me this week chasing some advice on a property and a client he was working with. He was hoping to list their home for sale but he had hit a hurdle. They’d met another agent at an open home and that agent had presented them with an ‘appraisal price’…

When a natural disaster strikes, like the one North Queensland is currently facing, the real estate market and its local leaders need a pragmatic and calm head to help navigate the short term road ahead. In 2011 we faced the Brisbane floods. At the time Brian White, Ray White Chairman, connected me with the owner…

Originally posted on https://www.abiinteriors.com.au/ Welcome to our predictions for the top interior design trends 2025—a year where home is more than a sanctuary; it’s a statement. In 2024, interior design embraced the art of curating bespoke experiences within the home. Backyards were reimagined as wellness sanctuaries, while kitchens and living spaces channelled the warmth of…

Originally posted on vogue.com.au 1. Express yourselfMelbourne-based interior designer Brahman Perera has already been seeing a more individualistic approach in 2024, and predicts this will continue into 2025. He’s seeing less of the “overly ‘stylised’ spaces and a return to more sincerely considered spaces that delve into more personal pieces and create assemblages of contrasting elements…