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The final two weeks of this season of The Block is really beginning to take a toll on all the contestants, other than perennial winners Jimmy and Tam.

Everyone else is out of money and out of steam, with the mammoth task of landscaping their front gardens, finishing their front facade and straightening, recladding and painting the front and sides of their houses.

Harry and Tash are, as usual, being closely watched by Keith, who decides the job their landscaper has done on their curved brick steps is sub-par and needs to be redone by an actual bricklayer.

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For most people, buying a home is an exciting and emotional milestone. This can be especially true for veterans, who have likely spent years traveling between bases, and are looking for a place to finally call their own.

While the home buying process can be overwhelming, there are many resources available to make it simpler and more affordable for those who have served in the military. If you’re a veteran or active military personnel and you’re starting the quest for your new home, be sure to first consider these seven important home buying tips.

1. Understand the VA home loan

The real estate industry’s embrace of virtual technology has helped a seal a million-dollar purchase of a Geelong West property.

A South Australian buyer has purchased a double-fronted Victorian era house in Geelong West sight-unseen.

Hodges, Geelong West agent Marcus Falconer said the Adelaide buyer has paid $1.05 million for the renovated house at 93 Weller Street — the top end of the price range.

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93 Weller Street, Geelong West,

The truth is you don’t have to leave your home for your allergy symptoms to flare up. In fact, Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, where the concentration of pollutants can actually be two to five times higher than outdoors. And even though freezing temperatures bring an end to some allergies, fall and winter allergens can still flourish in your home. So, whether you live in Miami, FL, or a city like Portland, OR where the cold, wintry months are keeping you indoors, you can still fall victim to year-round indoor allergies.

While it’s impossible to

THE home that caught the eye of more house hunters than any other last week has all but got a new owner already.

When No.56 Leura Street in Rosny hit the market it immediately caused a stir.

The agent’s phone and inbox lit up like a Christmas tree.

To date, about 6000 people have viewed it on realestate.com.au and Petrusma Property director Daniel ten Broeke said he had been inundated with inquiry.

He said the property attracted over 20 groups to its first open home on a Tuesday.

He had multiple offers on the