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29th April, 2021The Ultimate Guide to Interior Design
Introduction The interior design of your home has a huge impact on the overall aesthetic and the feeling and sense of calm and peace you feel in your own space. It’s also a way to showcase your personality and style in an intimate way. After all, there is no place like home! Interior design has…
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31st March, 2021Mernda: Suburb Guide
Introduction Mernda is a suburb 27km northeast of the Melbourne CBD, nestled within picturesque green countryside and riverside. Locals describe Mernda as the best of both worlds — nestled in the scenic hilly landscape, but still a stone’s throw from the city and with all the modern amenities — what’s not to love! While it…
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24th March, 2021Googong: Suburb Guide
Introduction Googong is an award-winning lifestyle-friendly suburb just a 25-minute drive from the Canberra centre and only 10km south of Queanbeyan CBD. Surrounded on one side by Googong Reservoir and the wildlife sanctuary of Googong Foreshore, this rapidly growing suburb is more than just a prime position for commuters — it is surrounded by fresh…
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26th February, 2021Skillion Roofs: The Ultimate Guide
Introduction Give any child paper and crayons and ask them to draw a house, 9 times out of 10, you will get a triangle on top of a square and perhaps a few windows and doors peppered in for good measure! Even though most adults think of the classic “triangle” gable roof when they think…
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23rd February, 2021Buying a Townhouse: The Ultimate Guide
Introduction When it comes to buying a house, there are lots of options. Whether it’s a house, townhouse, terrace, semi, duplex or a villa — there’s pros and cons for each type of building. Town planner and Consult Planning director Aaron Sweet says that “there are 10 different classes of building under the Building Code…
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27th January, 2021How much can I borrow?
When it comes to buying your first home, second home or your forever home, establishing how much you can borrow is critical. The phrase “borrowing power” gets thrown around by the banks and mortgage brokers, but what exactly is it and how can you make sure that you can borrow what you need to, to…
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22nd January, 2021First Home Buyers: The Ultimate Guide
Introduction It’s not called the great Australian dream for nothing. For most Aussies, buying their first home is a major life goal. But the reality is, buying your first home can be overwhelming. Understanding how much you can borrow, calculating upfront costs, saving for a deposit, keeping up-to-date with the latest government grants, researching the…
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30th November, 2020HomeBuilder Program Extended
The HomeBuilder Program has been extended by the Federal Government until 31 March 2021. This is welcome relief for those wanting to build their home, but have faced unforeseen changes this year. The extension does however come at a lower rate than the previous grant. What is the HomeBuilder Progam? The HomeBuilder Program offer’s a…
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24th November, 2020Major changes in Stamp duty for Victorians
Stamp Duty for Victorians is about to change. For those who have been putting off buying a new home due to major changes this year, you are not alone. 2020 has put many plans on hold, especially for buyers wanting to break into the property market. However, there is some good news for Victorians. What…
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30th October, 2020Should Your First Home Be Your Forever Home?
Often when you buy your first home, many don’t consider it as a long-term home that will suit future plans. However, with a little bit of planning a good design, your first home could be your forever home, should it meet your long terms plans and requirements. There are pros and cons when buying a…
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30th October, 2020How To Plan Your New Home Maintenance Budget
Budgeting for home maintenance is a great way to ensure you are keeping your home in great condition. Regularly attending to essential upkeep, ongoing and regular maintenance helps to keep repairs and any issues under control. This will allow you to budget and plan ahead as smaller issues arise. In this article, we step through…
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30th October, 2020Top Things To Consider When Downsizing Your Home
When you are in the process of downsizing your home there is a great deal to think about, including what are the essentials you want in your new home, what are ‘nice to have’s’ and the important features you are searching for in your new property. Downsizing to a smaller property can seem overwhelming, however,…
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