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Purchasing a home is a big expense and unless you have built a new home, the expense does not end at simply buying the home. When you take possession or live in a home for a few years, you tend to want to make changes. Perhaps the old owner’s style …

Living in Australia, we are very lucky to get some of the best weather in the world, all year round. As Aussies, we are an outdoors-loving bunch and are usually always voted ‘most likely to throw another prawn on the barbecue’ – and are always prepared for a barbecue at …

Australia is a country that prioritises safety in all environments. Whether it is in the workplace or keeping the community safe. The Australian Newspaper published an article earlier in 2015 that cited Australian cities as being among the safest in the world. Safety is a massive part of the Australian …

Selling your home can be a very stressful time for anyone, and when you take into account all of the various things that you need to have organised in order to be able to secure the best price, it’s a lot to consider. For anyone who has ever sold their …

In this day and age, companies are exploring working from home and working remotely with a deeper focus on what it can bring to the workplace and their staff. There are a number of benefits for both the organisation as well as the employee, whether that is deducting a fraction …

Have you ever been in the situation where you are looking at a home, but you feel like there are some things that you haven’t checked? While most Australian home buyers are savvy when it comes to doing the checks in and around the home, sometimes we miss important things …

Australians that are seeking to get a slice of the profit pie offered by the property market has gained more intrigue for people that have the desire to break free from the rat race. Years ago, Australians were introduced to wealth creation gurus such as Robert Kiyosaki, the Author of …

An insect free home is corollary to healthy living. Insects, specifically, ants, termites and bed bugs can turn your dream home into a nightmare. These nasty creatures eat into your woodwork and costly garments, interfere with sound sleep and invade food and other items. A source of constant irritation; bug …

How would you feel if you had the knowledge to increase the value of your property by over $100,000? Or if you have a property that you are renting out to tenants, do you know how to improve the look, feel and functionality of your home to improve its rental …

There are countless options when it comes to making additions to your home. But not all of them will help increase the value of your home. So if you would like something that both impacts positively on your lifestyle and also ensures you aren’t sitting on a slow financial leak, …