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How to handle minor repairs before selling
Home Sales
| Lachlan Elder
How to handle minor repairs before selling
Address minor home repairs before selling to boost appeal, attract buyers, and increase your sale price. Discover key fixes and expert tips from LJ Hooker Mona Vale.
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Pittwater paradise: There’s no place like home
Video Tips
| Lachlan Elder
Video: Pittwater paradise: There’s no place like home
Rebecca James shares insights on suburbs around Pittwater.
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Mixing Old and New: Styling Vintage Pieces in a Modern Home
Home life
| Lachlan Elder
Mixing Old and New: Styling Vintage Pieces in a Modern Home
Blend vintage furniture with modern design to create stylish, character-filled coastal homes. Discover tips for balancing textures, materials, and aesthetics.
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Newport - a standout suburb to live
Suburb Profile
| Lachlan Elder
Newport - a standout suburb to live
Discover Newport: a beachside suburb on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with stunning homes, vibrant community life, top schools, and excellent property investment potential.
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The ultimate guide to dog-friendly cafes and beaches near Mona Vale
Local Lifestyle
| Lachlan Elder
The ultimate guide to dog-friendly cafes and beaches near Mona Vale
Discover the best dog-friendly cafes, beaches, parks, and services in Mona Vale. Plan the perfect day out with your pup with this ultimate local guide.
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Navigating Pittwater’s unique property enclave
Video Tips
| Lachlan Elder
Video: Navigating Pittwater’s unique property enclave
Lachlan Elder shares insights on Pittwater’s offshore communities.
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Selling a Northern Beaches investment property with or without tenants?
Property Management
| Lachlan Elder
Selling a Northern Beaches investment property with or without tenants?
Deciding whether to sell your Pittwater investment property with or without tenants? Explore the pros and cons to determine the best strategy for your sale.
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Understand the timeline of selling your Pittwater or Northern Beaches home
Home Sales
| Lachlan Elder
Understand the timeline of selling your Pittwater or Northern Beaches home
Discover the key steps in selling your home on Sydney's Northern Beaches, from choosing an agent to settlement. Get expert advice to maximise your results.
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Uncovering Bayview & Church Point’s exclusive charm
Video Tips
| Lachlan Elder
Video: Uncovering Bayview & Church Point’s exclusive charm
Ryan Petrie shares insights on Bayview and Church Point.
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Transform your backyard: Easy landscaping ideas for Northern Beaches homes
Home life
| Lachlan Elder
Transform your backyard: Easy landscaping ideas for Northern Beaches homes
Transform your Northern Beaches backyard with simple, budget-friendly landscaping ideas for a lush, stylish, and functional outdoor retreat.
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Finding your fitness routine in February
Local Lifestyle
| Lachlan Elder
Finding your fitness routine in February
Get back into fitness this February with top gyms, boutique studios, and fitness apps in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. Find your perfect workout routine!
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Keeping the peace when adult children move home
Home life
| Lachlan Elder
Keeping the peace when adult children move home
Is your adult child moving back in? Here are some practical tips to maintain harmony and set healthy boundaries when adult children return home.
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Finding the perfect tenants for your property
Video Tips
| Lachlan Elder
Video: Finding the perfect tenants for your property
Kelli Church and Christopher Nelson share tips on how they find great tenants for your rental property in and around Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
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Marketing costs – are they worth it?
Home Sales
| Lachlan Elder
Marketing costs – are they worth it?
Marketing costs – are they worth it? Find out what a marketing budget can give you when selling your home, and why it’s worth the investment.
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Home sales negotiations are a delicate dance
Video Tips
| Lachlan Elder
Video: Home sales negotiations are a delicate dance
Josephine Cowling shares her experience with home sales negotiations.
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Suburb Profile
| Lachlan Elder
Let's move to Ingleside
We dive into why Ingleside is one of the most sought-after suburbs on the Northern Beaches, covering everything from property trends to local activities.
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Home staging helps achieve better sales results
Video Tips
| Lachlan Elder
Video: Home staging helps achieve better sales results
Rebecca James shares tips on staging and styling your home to help it achieve a higher sales price and smoother selling process.
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School holiday fun for teenagers on the Northern Beaches
Home life
| Lachlan Elder
School holiday fun for teenagers on the Northern Beaches
School holidays are here and thankfully there are plenty of activities to keep teens busy on the Northern Beaches - here are some of our tips.
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Keep your home clean in just a few hours a week
Home life
| Lachlan Elder
Keep your home clean in just a few hours a week
Is one of your new year’s resolutions a cleaner, more organised home? Here are some easy ways to make that happen.
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What lies ahead for Northern Beaches house prices?
Home Sales
| Lachlan Elder
What lies ahead for Northern Beaches house prices?
As we head into the new year, we take a look at what lies ahead for the Northern Beaches house prices and what those looking to buy or sell need to know.
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Real estate success is rooted in relationships
Video Tips
| Lachlan Elder
Video: Real estate success is rooted in relationships
Asha Kerr discusses how the team at LJ Hooker Mona Vale love to get involved with local community events and organisations.
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Home life
| Lachlan Elder
A perfect summer night in the garden
The sun has gone down but the air is still warm – here are some fun ways to make the most of your back garden on these balmy summer nights.
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Craft compelling stories that get media attention
Video Tips
| Lachlan Elder
Video: Craft compelling stories that get media attention
Melissa Pease discusses the best way to get media attention for a property that’s for sale.
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Choosing a property manager for your Northern Beaches property
Property Management
| Lachlan Elder
Choosing a property manager for your Northern Beaches property
While there are many investors currently selling up, a good-quality investment property is an excellent investment. Here’s how to make it work.
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Christmas shopping and markets on the Northern Beaches
Local Lifestyle
| Lachlan Elder
Christmas shopping and markets on the Northern Beaches
With Christmas not too far away, it’s time to find some of the best places to pick up gifts and great food on the Northern Beaches.
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The process to maximise a property’s price potential
Video Tips
| Lachlan Elder
Video: The process to maximise a property’s price potential
Kylie Segedin shares advice on how to maximise your property's price when selling.
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7 idyllic spots for a Christmas catch-up
Local Lifestyle
| Lachlan Elder
7 idyllic spots for a Christmas catch-up
The Northern Beaches have no shortage of wonderful spots for a drink with a view. This week, we’ve found 7 places to meet up - some with Christmas lunch.
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Waterfront home sales need an aquaphile agent
Video Tips
| Lachlan Elder
Video: Waterfront home sales need an aquaphile agent
Ryan Petrie and Simone Novak share tips for selling waterfront homes on Sydney’s northern beaches.
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Video Tips
| Lachlan Elder
Video: Unlock your homes potential when selling
Kylie Segedin & Melissa Pease share tips on how to unlock the pricing potential of your home when selling.
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Let’s move to Scotland Island
Suburb Profile
| Lachlan Elder
Let’s move to Scotland Island
Scotland Island offers tranquility and nature within easy reach of Sydney. Read on for more information about the real estate market on this unique island.
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Video Tips
| Lachlan Elder
Video: Back to the 80s: The northern beaches property pioneers
Lachlan Elder discusses how he and his team developed knowledge of the homes and property prices around Pittwater and along Sydney’s northern beaches.
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Key upgrades for your investment property
Property Management
| Lachlan Elder
Key upgrades for your investment property
When it comes to renovating your investment property, these key upgrades will make a big difference to its appeal – read on to find out what to prioritise.
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Real estate, lifestyle and interiors podcasts to get you inspired
Home life
| Lachlan Elder
Real estate, lifestyle and interiors podcasts to get you inspired
There are some fantastic podcasts out there for people interested in real estate and all things homes and lifestyle – here’s a roundup of our favourites.
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Suburb Profile
| Lachlan Elder
What’s so special about Elanora Heights?
Northern Beaches property hunters often overlook Elanora Heights but this spot offers fantastic real estate opportunities, especially for growing families.
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Northern Beaches social media groups worth following
Local Lifestyle
| Lachlan Elder
Northern Beaches social media groups worth following
Stay up to date on the Northern Beaches by following social media accounts and influencers in the know. Here are some recommendations.
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Home Sales
| Lachlan Elder
Styling your Northern Beaches home for maximum buyer impact
If you want to attract plenty of buyers to come and view your Northern Beaches home, then good styling by following our helpful tips is a must.
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Thinking of splashing out on a pool? Is it worth the investment?
Home life
| Lachlan Elder
Thinking of splashing out on a pool? Is it worth the investment?
Is a pool worth the investment in the Northern Beaches? We discuss the pros and cons of getting a pool, plus where to start when planning to install a pool.
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Staycation at The Basin: A weekend of fun on your doorstep
Local Lifestyle
| Lachlan Elder
Staycation at The Basin: A weekend of fun on your doorstep
Do you need a break but don’t want to travel far from home? Why not consider a relaxing few nights camping at the Basin in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park?
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Property Management
| Lachlan Elder
The best way to attract premium tenants on the Northern Beaches
How do you find the best tenants for your Northern Beaches property? An experienced property management team explains what to look for.
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The real truth about Warriewood
Suburb Profile
| Lachlan Elder
The real truth about Warriewood
Looking to buy in Warriewood? Find out why property in this suburb is so appealing for families and downsizers from near and far.
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Preparing Mona Vale outdoor entertainment areas for summer
Home life
| Lachlan Elder
Preparing Mona Vale outdoor entertainment areas for summer
Prepare your Northern Beaches outdoor entertainment area for summer in 7 easy steps. We look at outdoor kitchen, lighting, and furniture upgrades.
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Water-based activities on the Northern Beaches
Local Lifestyle
| Lachlan Elder
Water-based activities on the Northern Beaches
With the long hot summer days not too far away, it’s time to find some of the best water-based activities on the Northern Beaches.
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Let’s move to Church Point - all you need to know
Suburb Profile
| Lachlan Elder
Let’s move to Church Point - all you need to know
Is Church Point a good suburb? Find out more about this little-known location on the Northern Beaches and why home buyers have their eye on it.
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Home life
| Lachlan Elder
Who really needs to retreat? Parents versus teens at home
Designing a home with teenagers in mind includes having separate spaces for a parent retreat and a teenager's zone, plus shared spaces for the family.
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Home life
| Lachlan Elder
Creating an emotional connection with home styling
Is staging your home worth it when selling? Having your home professionally styled helps create an emotional connection with potential buyers.
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What Makes Bayview on the Northern Beaches so unique?
Suburb Profile
| Lachlan Elder
What Makes Bayview on the Northern Beaches so unique?
Is Bayview a good suburb? Find out why this Northern Beaches location is a great place to live and invest in real estate.
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Home Sales
| Lachlan Elder
Disclosing material facts: Why is this important to home sales?
When selling your Mona Vale home, it’s important to understand what material facts are so that you can disclose these to your real estate agent.
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Choosing the right selling strategy for your home
Sell
| Lachlan Elder
Choosing the right selling strategy for your home
There’s more than one way to sell your Northern Beaches home, and every sale requires a unique approach. Here are the four main selling strategies.
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Create your own home theatre – here’s how
Lifestyle
| Lachlan Elder
Create your own home theatre – here’s how
Wondering how to make a movie room in your home? Here are some helpful home theatre ideas and tips.
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Hitting the waves: Surfing life on the Northern Beaches
Lifestyle
| Lachlan Elder
Hitting the waves: Surfing life on the Northern Beaches
Surfing is a rite of passage on the Northern Beaches. Find out more about this part of Sydney’s powerful surfing culture and how you can be part of the action.
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What makes Mona Vale property so sought after?
Insights Suburb Profile
| Lachlan Elder
What makes Mona Vale property so sought after?
Thinking of buying a home in Mona Vale? This once sleepy surfer suburb has come into its own as a thriving community on the Northern Beaches.
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