You’re curled up on the couch in your living room on a cold day, and suddenly feel a draft that makes the hair on your neck stand up. The window isn’t open, but it’s allowing heat to escape and letting the cool air in.
Read MoreWhen people consider hiring an interior design professional for the first time, they often don’t know what to expect. Television can make it seem as though designers are magicians.
Read MoreTime poor home buyers often underestimate the total cost of buying a home. The government and lender fees involved in establishing your home loan can easily add up to 6–8% of the cost of your property.
Read MoreWhen it’s time to take the real estate plunge, you’ll find there are two ways to buy your new home: at auction or by private treaty.
Read MoreThe flooring of a home is one of its defining features. Wood flooring remains are popular options, as it is a naturally inviting, beautiful and timeless material.
Read MoreSo, you’ve found a number of architects and building desiners, and you have studied their projects, read their reviews and even saved some of their photos in your own ideabook.
Read MoreWhen looking to buy a home, one question buyers face is whether to purchase an established property, or to buy land and build a home from scratch.
Read MoreHaving a well-structured mortgage loan that suits your specific needs, capabilities, limitations and long-term goals is among the most important drivers of success in property investment.
Read MoreThe lending environment in Australia has changed due to financial uncertainty faced by some borrowers. Banks have introduced new policies for loan assessment and approval which is catching some borrowers out, even if they have taken mortgage previously.
Read MoreThe lending environment in Australia has changed due to financial uncertainty faced by some borrowers. Banks have introduced new policies for loan assessment and approval which is catching some borrowers out, even if they have existing mortgages.
Read MoreAfter weeks or even months of deciding, you had decided to put your property on the market and upgrade. Then, social distancing was introduced and real estate market stalled.
Read MoreFollow these federal Health Direct advice to make sure your kitchen, bathroom and other high-traffic areas are clean and disinfected
Read MoreBecoming a property owner can be a highly profitable venture for many people, including everyday Australians earning ordinary incomes.
Read MoreMost property investors are trying to build their asset base so that one day it can replace their personal exertion income.
Read MoreWhen life gets hectic, it can be easy to sacrifice our health. Neglecting sleep, exercise and nutrition can be the path of least resistance. But there are small steps you can take at home to keep your health on track in stressful times. I recommend you get started on these now.
Read MoreAs an architect with 35 years of experience I can assure you one type of designer isn't necessarily better than another. Kitchen designers are a specializing in a very narrow scope of work.
Read MoreSo you find yourself stuck at home albeit home along, with your flat mates or family and now all you are hearing about is how many deaths have been caused by Covid 19 and that this could continue for the next 6 months…
Read MoreIt’s always helpful when you are equipped with at least some info when thinking through (and trying to describe) the tile you want for a home reno project. What you need to know to successfully buy the right tile for you home;
Read MoreWith over 100 lenders and thousands of home loan products available to Australians, how are you supposed to narrow down your options and pick the best one, let alone get it approved before the contract finance date?
Read MoreMany of our home activities — cooking, cleaning, eating, drinking, socializing — take place in the kitchen. Which is why a beautiful and functional kitchen is so important. Regardless of your kitchen design style, organization and layout are key components.
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