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A colour refresh in Alice Springs on Selling Houses Australia
Travelling to the Northern Territory to film our final episode of Season 17 was just a dream. Such an amazing landscape from which to find inspiration - but first, we headed off to meet Richard and Kat who, along with their three daughters, had always dreamt of living in the remote beauty of Alice Springs. The couple bought their home during the property boom for $675,000, but as the pandemic eased, they found themselves unable to maintain the mortgage from afar. With the market in a downturn, they faced the harsh reality of selling at a loss. My job? Transform their vibrant yet overwhelming home into a calm and inviting space that would attract buyers.
A renovation rescue in Harrington Park on Selling Houses Australia
This is a story about transformation. Sometimes, it’s not just about adding new features but about reimagining the space to meet modern expectations. Diane, our homeowner, found herself in a bind after purchasing a new home before selling her current one. With a bridging loan looming over her, she needed to sell her six-bedroom house quickly and for a good price. The challenge was to make this really large, somewhat dated home appealing to buyers who might otherwise be drawn to newer properties. To do that, it needed oodles of character and a LOT of styling - not to mention a serious kitchen update!
Embracing the location in Ballina on Selling Houses Australia
Welcome to Ballina! This serene coastal town in northern New South Wales was the scene of our latest renovation on Selling Houses Australia, where siblings Alison, Ian, and Christine were eager to sell their parents' architecturally unique home, which had been their dream retirement spot. The house, stuck in a 1990s time warp, was struggling to attract buyers.
Restoring heritage beauty on Selling Houses Australia in pretty Camden, New South Wales
It’s just as pretty as a picture in south-west Sydney’s historic Camden, with every house just so… Well, maybe not every house, as landscape designer Dennis Scott and I discovered on episode nine of Selling Houses Australia Series 17,
Dangerous curves in Tallebudgera, Gold Coast on Selling Houses Australia
Tallebudgerer is such a special suburb on the Gold Coast, with a laidback lifestyle, gorgeous natural beauty and a fun, family vibe. But that wasn’t the case for Dee, who was struggling to juggle a full-time job with single parenthood and some health challenges. Can we turn her dated home into a family haven?
Selling Houses moves a whole kitchen in Hornsby Heights, NSW
In this episode of Selling Houses Australia, I ventured to Hornsby Heights, a picturesque suburb in Sydney's North Shore. Charlie and Stella, a couple with two growing daughters, were struggling to sell their family home after jumping the gun and purchasing a new property closer to their daughter's high school.
Did the Westleigh log cabin on Selling Houses Australia sell?
Peter, a dedicated science teacher, and his fiancée were eager to sell Peter's unique four-bedroom log cabin. Despite its charming architecture and stunning bush views, the house had been on the market for months without success.
A case of too many bedrooms in Hobartville, NSW
In this episode of Selling Houses Australia, I found myself in Hobartville, New South Wales, where Carmel and Carlo were struggling to sell their six-bedroom family home. To be honest, it was a little cramped, with lots of tiny rooms and just not enough living spaces.
Selling Houses Australia: Step back in time in Engadine, NSW
Vanessa, a single mum of two young kids, was struggling to sell her family home after a difficult separation. Despite its spacious layout and prime location, the home had been on the market for six months without success. So, what could be the problem? For starters, the layout was upside down, with the living spaces upstairs and the bedrooms down.
A tiny house makeover in Hastings, Victoria on Selling Houses Australia
We visit Hastings, Victoria, where Pete was desperately trying to sell his family home so he and his girlfriend Bridget could buy their own. The issue on this one was a weird one – the ‘main’ home on the property was teeny tiny, and it was connected to a (surprise!) quite spacious granny flat! The two homes were disjointed and bland, but rather than delivering two small houses squeezed onto one block, we had to create one big family home.
Inside Wendy Moore’s home at Christmas time
Welcome to my home! At my place, I truly believe that home is a feeling. A house is bricks and mortar, but home is a sense of belonging, a collection of memories.
Make your own simple and beautiful Christmas wreath
This simple seasonal wreath will adorn my front door this Christmas. Here’s how to do it yourself
Simple Christmas recipe ideas without the fuss
Christmas is a time to gather with family and friends. For me, it’s a treat spending time with my sisters and mum as we’re all so busy! My festive feast stars simple dishes that look beautiful and hark back to tradition. Pork crackling is a must on our table, as is a simple dessert with wow factor – I’m loving this easy pavlova. Enjoy!
How to decorate a neutral living room
So many people love decorating with neutrals; it’s so soothing and serene, and it definitely has longevity. There’s also a feeling of safety that goes along with choosing this palette, but it can easily slip in boring if you’re not careful.
Colour theory: how house paint can update a home’s look
When it comes to renovation projects, the result of a simple paint job can be stunning. A fresh coat of paint can make any house look, well, fresh and is a relatively inexpensive and quick way to give a series of sad-sack rooms a fantastic facelift.
Sheer curtains, honeycomb blinds, plantation shutters: window dressings you’ll love
Interiors expert Wendy Moore uses modern window treatments when updating rooms to create a certain ambience and improve the functionality of a space. Here are a few ways to give your windows a sparkling makeover
A stylish kitchen with personality
Interiors expert Wendy Moore reveal the secrets behind this hardworking but beautiful family kitchen in Hunters Hill, NSW
Meet Dennis Scott, NRL player turned Selling Houses Australia’s resident landscaper
You might know Dennis Scott as a TV gardener. Or perhaps, you recognise him as NRL player Dennis Scott of Canterbury Bulldogs. He might even be the guy that used to fix your car – because Dennis is a man who wears a few hats!