Imagine purchasing a property with the view of adding a second storey extension for the water views or extending out the back, only to later find out the local planning laws didn’t allow it. Or approaching selling agents for the property you’ve spent months renovating, only to hear the alarming news that the estimated selling […]
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By Vicki Kerr Decorating your home with flowers should be an exciting project. Follow your instincts, use what you love and don’t try too hard. You don’t need an enormous amount of flowers to create a beautiful effect. I like to think of home floral decoration as creating your own installations. It is so much […]
The cost of maintaining a home should always be considered when buying a property, yet it’s often forgotten about. As a general rule of thumb, expect to spend around 6 to 8% of the value of your home on maintenance over a 10-year period for houses and half that for units (due to levies and […]
Located in Sydney’s Paddington, the exterior of this two-storey terrace was overhauled on a tight budget, with some very impressive results. “Painting the front façade in a much more bright, clean and modern colour scheme has made a huge difference to the street appeal of the home,” said owner Chanel White who purchased the property […]
Australians have always had a passion for renovating property and recent predictions on renovation spending for 2016 suggest this trend will continue. Data from the Commonwealth Bank Future Home Insights Series forecasts that renovation spending will top $32 billion in 2016 alone. This equates to 36% of total spending on residential construction for detached houses […]
Like a runaway train, a renovation budget can quickly derail once you lose control. It can happen to the unlucky, the unsuspecting and even to the most experienced renovator. That’s because you’re nearly always dealing with older properties where tricky problems arise and one can of worms can quickly lift the lid on another. It […]
A heritage listed, dilapidated hoarder’s home set on an incredibly steep block. It’s enough to frighten the most experienced renovator but in just eight months, two courageous brothers have transformed the junk-filled squalor into a multi-million dollar property. “It was our second hoarder house so I was a little more confident this time. Doing a major […]
Renovating an old property is one of the most satisfying projects you can do, especially when it’s all finished and you have the creative satisfaction – and hopefully the financial rewards – of restoring a rough diamond to its sparkling best. However, renovating can also be a minefield. You’re inevitably dealing with older properties, which […]
Who doesn’t love sitting next to a fire on a chilly night with friends and family roasting marshmallows? Before you build a pit, it’s wise to weigh the pro’s and con’s of having one as it’s so so so important to get this right not only for appearance and function, but more importantly safety. One […]
We all sometimes dream of living in a multimillion dollar property with all the space you could want, chic furnishings, a pool, a designer entertainer’s kitchen and so on. And how many times have you ‘real estate stalked’ the weekend’s for-sale listings (or is that just me?). Ever thought about staying at one of these […]
When Erica Stewart launched online marketplace hardtofind in 2008, she had an inkling that it could turn into a very special and successful business. Seven years on, the revolutionary retail concept has become a multi-million dollar earner for the working mum who is now calling all the shots after her and former business partner Trudi […]
Want your house to look a million dollars but don’t want to be spending thousands? No problem! Creating that beautiful and luxurious sanctuary doesn’t mean you have to max out the credit card. Allworth Homes and InsideOutside Design have put together their top tricks and tips to create a fabulous looking home while your bank […]
Get your tissues ready tomorrow night when former Blockheads Matt and Kim renovate the home of a man with terminal cancer and his family. Part 3 of Matt and Kim to the Rescue airs nationally at 7.30pm on Channel 9. We have a sneak peek of the stunning makeover. In mid-2015, Matt and Kim got […]
If I had a dollar for every person who asked me what to look for when buying a TV, I’d have about… $1.50. It’s been a few years since I was a hardcore technology journalist so give me a break. But being that Christmas is upon us and ‘tis the seasons to buy extravagant items […]
We see it all the time, properties where the owners have renovated the home from floor to ceiling covering every detail a potential buyer is looking for, until our gaze reaches the windows (inset cricket sounds). A beautiful property with inappropriate or dated window furnishings is a deal breaker for buyers. In a human analogy, […]
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To fix or not to fix (your loan)
If you’re planning a renovation, just finished one, or you’re right in the thick of one, you may well be re-evaluating your mortgage options. And if you are, you are also probably asking yourself the question: “Should I fix my loan rate?” There are always questions around fixed and variable rates, because people really want […]
By Sandy Cash There is definitely a place for online shopping in my world. There has to be – most days I’m here behind my own counter serving, selling, being shop girl. On my days off (not that I am ever totally off, such is my obsession) I’m out and about scouring, sourcing or picking […]
As with anything tech, we hand over the reviewing to our resident former consumer technology journalist Damian Francis, aka Mr Interiors Addict 😉 Do you remember that time you wished your bedside lamp had a speaker in it? No, not just in the lamp itself, but right inside the actual bulb? Nope, neither can I. […]