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Archicentre rates the best and worst housing types in Australia. Between solid brick, brick veneer and weatherboard houses, with the latter being most susceptible.
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Research has shown that when it comes to buying property, purchases generally make up their minds within the first 12seconds of walking through the door! You only get ONE chance to make that first impression (and it had better be good)!
The...
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Want to renovate, but theres a tree in the way? Trees can become a major problem for the home renovator if they are in the planned construction zone. There are many tree preservation orders in place in local councils around the country, preventing...
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A reverse mortgage is a loan where the consumer borrows money against the equity in their home. The loan and interest is not repaid until the home is sold.
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Is your elderly parent moving into your home? Well you may need to renovate to add on a spare room, but you also need to renovate to cater for their differing physical needs. There are many alterations you can do to your or their home to make life...
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The launch of the Governments Housing Affordability Fund (HAF) is an important and vital first step in tackling the systemic supply problems facing home buyers, according to Master Builders Australia.
The HAF is a welcome return of the...
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With more hours of warm daylight in the evenings as summer approaches, many Australians may consider a renovation project to take up their time. The Australian Paint Manufactures Federation or (APMF) suggests painting the exterior of your home.
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Building a kit home can be an affordable and quick housing option for families. They are common in regional areas, where traditional building can involve long lead times.
Kit homes are generally purpose-built and can be supplied in a range of...
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Springtime is underway and many Australians are preparing their homes outdoor areas for summer.
Now is the time for swimming pool and spa owners to ensure their safety barriers are properly maintained and working.
Every private swimming pool...
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Australian renovators are favouring fewer but bigger bedrooms according to a new Archicentre survey of architects across Australia.
Archicentre polled its membership of over 800 architects on what steps their clients are taking to improve their...
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The sound of water trickling can give a peaceful and calm feel to your garden. A place of cool respite from the frenetic pace of the day.
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NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Lyn Baker is warning consumers in Kempsey and on the NSW mid north coast to be wary of door-to-door traders selling household goods through rental style contracts and interest free deals.
Ms Baker said Fair Trading...
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What do you do if you have a dispute with a builder in NSW? The office of Fair Trading in NSW has a Home Building Service, which deals with building disputes and resolution.
The early intervention dispute resolution process provided by the...
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Australian renovators are dumping the trend to include spa baths in bathrooms with only 13 per cent requesting their installation in a new survey by Archicentre of architects across Australia.
Archicentre polled its membership of over 800...
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So summer is here and you need an airconditioner. But its not as easy as going to a shop and picking one up.
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Recycling is a fact of life, with recycling bin collected along with garbage weekly. The latest environmental buzz word is climate change, with the emphasis put on saving energy and water.
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Insulating your home ensures that the temperature inside your home is not affected by the outside weather conditions, making it pleasant inside for you and your family. Insulation is usually installed in the roof when a home is built, however if you...
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If your home is heritage listed, this means it has historical significance to the area it is situated in. If you want to alter or renovate it in any way, there are certain rules governing what you can and cant do.
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Many great renovations in Australia involve timber. Timber is used in decks, flooring, beams, railings, furniture, window frames, balustrades and furniture.
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Clivia originate from South Africa and are the perfect plant for the most difficult parts of the garden. They grow well in dry shady spots under trees, or in the shady spots in the open garden where other plants struggle to survive.
The plant...
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