Bambi Grange - New Project
February 26, 2009 by maria · Leave a Comment
Surrounded by trees hundreds of years old and fifty feet tall sits a beautiful 3 acre lake. On the lake are a series of pavilions built around 30 years ago although records have been hard to find, so we are unsure of the exact date of the original build. They include a living/kitchen area, a separate bedroom with ensuite and walk-in wardrobe and another cabin which is right at the lake’s edge. Whilst the cabins are old and in need of extensive work, the beautiful solid timbers of the decking and the walls of the house are irreplaceable in the current day. Look in our showcase to see more photos of this project at the before stage.
Watch our progress as we show that renovations are not always expensive if you plan correctly from the beginning of the project.
Beautiful design at Villa Devatas, Bali
February 25, 2009 by maria · Leave a Comment
Often when people think about travelling to Bali, they think of the beaches, the nightclubs, large hotels. What they don’t imagine is a place so special, so stunning that it takes your breath away. Beautiful Villa Devatas does just that. This is a private retreat set on a tributary high above the Penet River on the south-west coast of Bali, just 20 minutes north of Seminyak and Legian.
The design of this spectacular private holiday villa which features five king bedroom suites all with ensuited indoor/outdoor bathrooms is sublime.
Beautiful stone, stunning water features, two infinity edge pools, contemporary Balinese design and incredible craftsmanship make this a very special place. The staff of 12 are there to look after your every need. Visit www.balivilladevatas.com to see more of this beautifully designed villa and dream of your next holiday away from it all…
What are the benefits of Property Styling?
February 15, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Real Estate Agents report that the average time on the market for homes that have been styled to sell is only 33 days compared to 90 days for non-styled homes.
On average, homes styled to sell attract a 3-6% minimum increase in sale price, with 17% being the average increase in some countries.
Property styling costs considerably less than your first price reduction. Research shows that $3,000 spent on presentation can be more beneficial in selling a property than reducing your property price by $10,000. Property styling on display homes and investment properties is tax deductible*.
The furniture and décor items can be leased at a much lower cost than conventional interior decorating, which requires the purchase of furniture and accessories.
If you are a developer building a spec home or a seller putting your home on the market and want to gain the maximum sale price, Contact Us to discuss the benefits.
Testimonial from Mike Burns, Principal, Elders Real Estate, Palmwoods
February 12, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
To whom it may concern,
Maria Matthews recently styled a house we had listed for sale in Palmwoods. It was a brand new house and land package and a beautiful home.
Maria then took the opportunity to style the home, which she did so with great care, efficiency and attention to detail. The difference in the house as a result of her work was remarkable. The buyer feedback was very positive and the property went Under Contract the next weekend. The buyer felt the furniture chosen complimented the house so well she actually purchased a number of pieces for herself.
We would recommend Maria’s services to any owner and we will certainly use her services again in the future.
Testimonial from Damien Michael, Ken Guy Real Estate, Maroochydore
February 12, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
I have known Maria Matthews on a professional level for the past 18 months. I first met Maria when I listed her beautiful house for sale in Rainforest Sanctuary. I can honestly say that Maria’s furnishing and styling contributed to a sale at least $40,000 over market price. Every person who visited the home commented on Maria’s exquisite taste in décor.
I have also used Maria’s design services on prestige prestige homes in Coolum. Maria’s services were immediate and very professional. Her choice of furniture complimented the theme we were wishing to achieve. I would thoroughly recommend clients to Maria Matthews.