Choosing the Right Renovation Loan

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Many Australians are choosing to renovate their homes rather than selling and purchasing a new property. For many, this is because they love their home and simply feel it is time for a new look, others love the area but need a little more space. Regardless of the reasons, most homeowners have to apply for some type of renovation loan in order to proceed with their plans.

There are many different ways to secure loans for renovations, and we have put together a list of the most popular methods and some information about them. Read more

Finding a Loan for a New Home Purchase

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Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your life. Obviously, there are a number of factors you should take into consideration, from getting the right loan for a new home purchase, to finding the ideal new home.

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Choosing the Right Removalist

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Moving house is a stressful experience and almost everyone will have a horror story about at least one bad move they have had in their lifetime. However, moving does not have to be a negative experience if you hire a good local removalist. An experienced, qualified removalist knows how stressful a move is, and will take care of things to eliminate as much of the stress as possible, and often save you both money and time. However, it is important that you don’t hire the first removalist you find, but do some research to find the one that most suits your needs.

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Tips for Selling Your Home

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When you decide to sell your home, you should try to look at it differently. It is no longer the place where you and your family live, it is now an asset. Your home has become a product that you need to market properly and present to prospective buyers. Below are some tips that will help you prepare your home for sale.

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5 Reasons Calling In Renovation Professionals Is Worth It

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We live at a time when DIY seems to be the way to go for home owners when it comes to renovations. For many home owners, doing renovation work by themselves not only saves them money, but also gives them the satisfaction of having used their own two hands to create something for their own homes.

A DIY renovation project is good, but the truth of the matter is, getting professionals to at least help in planning the whole thing is even better. They are more skilled and infinitely more experienced at planning a renovation project than the average home owner. To drive this point home, here are 5 reasons calling in the pros for a renovation is worth it.

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Boost Apartment Value With A Second Bathroom

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boost home value with a second bathroomHere’s a bit of great news for home owners who are renovating to sell. According to a report on Smart Property Investment, you can boost apartment value with a second bathroom, and by a significant amount at that.

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Make Your Rental Property Pet Friendly

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As a landlord, you have the power to decide on many things that have to do with your rental property. If you don’t want to allow pets in your property, it is within your right to forbid any and all potential tenants from bringing their beloved cats and dogs with them. But is that really the smart way to go? If statistics are to be believed, you might want to change your mind about pets, and make your rental units pet friendly instead.

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HIA Predicts 2014 Will Be Good For Housing Industry

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Australia’s housing industry is looking good this year based on the recently released Summer 2014 edition of the National Outlook report by the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

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The Importance of Re-keying Your New Home

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re-keying your new homeWhen we move into a new home, it is but natural for the home owner to do a cursory check if everything about it is working. We try the lights, we check the kitchen and bathroom for any issues or just about anything that pops into our concerned heads. One thing that many freshly moved-in home owners forget to check, however, are the locks to the house.

Now we don’t mean you have to check if your keys work, because you wouldn’t have made it into the house if they didn’t. What we mean is you should be concerned that other people might have keys to the property that you don’t know about. After all, you’re probably not the first person to live in that property, and you should always assume that those former residents still have keys of their own to the property that you now own. If anything, re-keying your new home should be a priority for the following reasons:

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Space-saving Ideas For A Small Apartment

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space-saving ideas for a small apartmentIt’s tough living in a tiny apartment, especially when you’re the kind of person who is used to a lot more space at home. Then again, it may be an ideal option for you if you prefer the convenience and lifestyle appeal of living closer to the city and also saving some money as compared to living in a larger apartment.

Still, living in a tiny apartment doesn’t have to mean zero space. There are many space-saving ideas for a small apartment that you can use, and here are some of them.

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