Spiral staircases are becoming more popular to your normal traditional staircase. They are becoming a modern display feature to a large double storey family home. Today spiral staircases are known for being space-efficient as well as magnificently beautiful and even majestic. As family needs and tastes change, we are seeing common feedback to the stunning look of a spiral staircase bringing the home to...
Once our families grow up to be financially independent and raise their own families, you may realise at one point that your family residence is now quite big. Many people look to extract money from their home by downsizing. This can be quite an exciting time, but also quite daunting. What ever the basis behind downsizing your home, there are a few things that should be considered. What to consider when...
Balcony garden ideas. The love of a balcony view has increased dramatically over the years. Buyers are falling in love with the idea of having a city view or park/river view. Many have also appreciated the view of the suburb and streets below. A balcony can be a great place to dine, relax and entertain. Here are some balcony garden ideas that may improve your enjoyment out on the balcony. Vertical...
In talking to friends, family and clients, Australians have an emotional attachment to appreciating outdoor living. We all love the thought of enjoying warm summer evenings entertaining in our internal open floor plans entering into our outdoor courtyard. Indoor and outdoor living seems to be in Australian's DNA. This leaves us with an important question... Why should homeowners and sellers bother with...
Living in rural country can be quite peaceful and quiet. A relaxing lifestyle indeed. If you want to buy a regional property, here is a list of a few common things you should look out for: Land Covenants:- When buying regional property, it is important to read the terms and conditions. In purchasing a block of land that was subdivided will often be subject to a number of land covenants. These terms and...
How to remove negative energy from your home. Home Sweet Home - is an expression of one's pleasure or relief at being in or returning to one's own home. A place where you feel calm, relaxed and safe. In the world we live in, life’s pace has increased. Featuring longer work hours, family commitments, travel needs etc. Unfortunately, it causes many to become anxious and stress. They bring that emotional...
The average home in the Australia continues to rise. This is very evident in the highly demanded cities such as Melbourne and Sydney. Unfortunately, the capital growth in real estate has often exceeded the increased rate of Australia’s annual employment income. Therefore making affordability harder than it has ever been before. Resulting in many Australians considering other alternatives to buying a...
The latest conducted research by David Hensher and Corrinne Mulley of Sydney University confirmed that people commuting by public transport to the city prefer taking the train system. The three (3) main public used transportation systems are trains (railway), trams (light rails) and buses. Taxi and Urber transit are other highly used forms of transport, but we want to reflect on the public transport...
While researching home loans, you may have come across the term Lenders Mortgage Insurance or LMI, but what does it mean? What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)? LMI is essentially an insurance policy that the borrower pays for to ensure the bank is covered if you default your home loan. Some people initially think it's an insurance policy to cover their mortgage repayments if they enter a...
When it comes to taking control of your personal finances, most don't take the time to create a budget. A budget doesn't mean you stop enjoying life. The primary purpose is providing you with a guideline to understanding what you can afford to spend on a property. This is irrelevant if you are buying a home to live in, use as a holiday home or to invest. It also allows you to discover what you are...