When it comes to moving homes and hiring a home removalist, most families look for home removalists who can get the job done as quickly and inexpensively as possible. However, in order to find a good, reliable house removalist company in Sydney’s Inner West, you should look at time, money and a few other things. Read more
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
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.
When you find a house or other piece of property that you are interested in buying, it is a good idea to know as much about the condition of the home before you buy it, this will help you avoid possible problems and additional costs later on. The best way to do this is to get a pre-purchase inspection report, otherwise known as a building inspection.
A good local building inspector will look for major problems with the building such as structural problems, leaking roofs, damp, leaking showers and bathtubs, bad drainage, water hammer, and any potential safety hazards.
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.
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.
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.
Here’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.
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.
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).
