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16th July, 2021Suburb Guide: Wollert
Wollert is a family-friendly suburb just 26 km north of Melbourne’s Central Business District and only 6 km north of the established suburb of Epping. With a population just shy of 10,000 people, this suburb has been tipped by several experts as an ‘up-and-comer’ with huge growth forecasted in the coming years. Why it is…
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15th July, 2021The Ultimate Guide to Acreage Homes
Tired of the fast-paced hustle and bustle of city living? Thousands of Australians are with you! Net migration to Australia’s regional areas in 2020 was the highest on record, with the numbers more than double those in 2019. Although the ‘tree change’ concept is not new, the structural changes to the economy, jobs and housing that…
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30th June, 2021The Ultimate Guide to Knock Down Rebuilds
Introduction As time passes, your lifestyle matches your stage of life, and the home you once bought as your “dream home,” no longer works for you and your family. A knock down rebuild allows you to build your new dream home, while staying in the area you know and love. Knock down rebuilds are a…
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21st June, 2021Suburb Guide: Wallan
Wallan is a lifestyle-friendly suburb, 45 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD. Wallan is set amongst the farming country of north-central Victoria, with a backdrop of the Great Dividing Range — so it’s easy to see why many Victorian families are choosing to move to Wallan for its proximity to the CBD, and its country town…
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31st May, 2021The Ultimate Guide to Hamptons Style
What is Hamptons style? Hamptons style interior design originates from the lavish holiday homes of the area of Long Island known as “The Hamptons”. These homes are the American take on the traditional French styles of Baroque, Rococo and Empire — with clean lines, repeating patterns and good quality finishes, being consistent across all of…
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11th May, 2021The Ultimate Guide to Solar Panels
Introduction When building a new home, the decision to install (or not install) solar panels is something that many families wrestle with. Solar panels are an “add-on” cost that can be hard to justify if we don’t fully appreciate the cost/benefit equation. But the reality is, the cost of electricity isn’t getting any cheaper and…
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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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