A great interior designer can transform the look, feel and value of your home. Whether you want timeless or trendy or cosy or modern, the secret is to find an interior designer that “gets you” and can be part of the journey of turning your vision into reality.
So how you do find a great interior designer and what questions should you ask?
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Putting a contract (or agreement) in place for any home repair, renovation or home build job is very common practise. The reason for this is to protect you and the trade business when working together.
You obviously want to make sure you get the job done to an expected quality level and within a certain time frame. The trade business wants to ensure they get paid for their time, labour, costs and effort.
The contract should form a key part of the discussion with any tradie you are planning to use.
We list below some of things you want to ensure are covered in the contract.
Ready for a home renovation? One of the biggest challenges is always sticking to budget and knowing where to spend and where to save.
That’s why we have come up with the best tips to help you with your next home renovation project.
Home renovation, as popular as it is across Australia, has also been plagued with complaints. According to experts, homeowners can avoid such problems if they understand how to do the renovation right. Here are the top home renovation mistakes to avoid according to professionals.
Any renovation should (if not, must) add incremental value to your property! After all it could be one of the most significant financial commitments you make.
Below are 5 areas where home renovations can help add value.
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The eastern suburbs and the city of Sydney are prestigious areas with prime quality real estate. In 2014 this area seemed to lag behind some of the other regions, mostly due to buyers looking at more affordable housing. However, the growth in this area over the past year has provided a good showing for homes under $2 million. This is one of the factors that make the city and eastern suburbs good areas for a Sydney home renovation project. Read more
The good news about Sydney is that the real estate market growth is expected to continue over the course of this year. What’s the bad news? The bad news is that there are not enough builders in Sydney to carry the load. Read more
If you are considering a renovation for your home in Sydney or anywhere in Australia this year, you are not alone. Even though the current economy is weak and unstable, more Australians are planning on renovating in 2015. According to the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Residential Construction Outlook Report, the forecast for renovations in Australia is to expect growth in the range of about $26.98 billion, which is 1.3 percent higher than last year. In light of rising unemployment, reduced household income, and the lack of confidence in economic growth nationwide, the activity of building renovations is like a bright beacon in the midst of it all. Read more
Many people think the term “builders” refers to carpenters. However, most builders in today’s world seldom perform carpentry work. So, if they aren’t carpenters, what do builders do?
While some builders North Shore do get involved in hands-on carpentry projects, more of them act in a supervisory manner. We spoke with some of the local North Shore builders who shared with us what they do. Read more
Due to the delicate nature of electricity related to ceiling fan installation, an electrician should be hired to do the job. As a matter of fact, not only is it safer, when electrical wiring is concerned, electrician Northern Beaches services are necessary. According to the NSW Fair Trading website, electrical wiring must be done only by a licensed electrician. Read more
