Many people spend the majority of their working week in air-conditioned offices. In contrast, the home veranda offers us a healthy dose of the ‘great outdoors’ with all the handy benefits of a kitchen and bathroom just a couple of strides away, in addition to privacy we may be unable to find in public outdoor venues.
To transform your veranda to the social hub of your home—whether it be a new extension you are envisaging or an existing, rarely used, space—you need to load it with appealing features that satisfy every sense. Read More»
Buying brand new furniture can be quite costly, and there may not really be any need for it. For instance, you may have some good, solid pieces of furniture that just need a little bit of care and refurbishing to make them look great again. You don’t have to be a professional furniture restorer in order to be able to make your old items look new and different. All you need are a few tools, spare time, and a bit of patience. Read More»
A home is a financially impactful asset, so you should ensure that the property has no underlying problems before buying and periodically after settling. Destructive pests such as termites are typically not obvious to the casual observer; they could be in hidden crevices, and such activity usually results in internal and structural damage to the property. The eventual deterioration will be costly to repair, and it will reduce the longevity of your home. Read More»
If you are looking to buy a home in Australia as a non-resident foreign investor you cannot purchase an established home. This is a regulatory mechanism to ensure that foreign real estate investment increases the amount of housing stock rather than creating inflationary pressure on housing prices.
Here are some things to keep in mind when looking to build a new house as an investment.
Is this a pure investment or are you hoping to move in to the property at some point? Read More»
Having a wood burning stove is something that appeals to many people. You may want one to add a special look to your rustic themed home or you may want one for an alternative form of heat during colder months. If you have just purchased a new, or antique, wood burning stove there are some fire prevention steps you should take to keep your home and family safe.
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