Hardwood floors are one of the most popular and desired types of flooring by todays home owners. Not only having hardwood floors potentially increase the resale value of homes, it also beautifies them in the process.
Read MoreDespite the costs involved in buying and selling property, by sticking to a few simple rules you can make a fast profit every time you flip a house.
Read MoreAgile investors can step into different realms with confidence because they recognise that building a successful portfolio should include diversification, and opportunities don’t just exist in one location or property sector.
Read MoreBuilding codes cover basics like toxic materials in building materials, and kitchen and bathroom ventilation. But they don’t address the difficulty of keeping fumes or unhealthful smoke and ash out of a home.
Read MoreBefore taking a large chunk of your income and using it to pay off your mortgage early, don’t forget to look at liquidity. Your home is considered a non-liquid asset because it can take months — or longer — to sell the property and access the capital.
Read MoreHome owners who have been through a kitchen renovation agree that the best way to get through it is to flee and stay somewhere else. But this option is not always viable especially when your home and office are now both the same.
Read MoreHave you seen the ad for paying off your mortgage in 15 years, how about the one for 10 years or the one for 7 years! With so many mortgage reduction ‘techniques’ available, one of the simplest, low risk tactics that actually works is switching from monthly to fortnightly repayments.
Read MoreWhen deciding on a house, you want to be absolutely sure that it meets your needs before making an offer and going unconditional.
Finding the right home means research, so you’ll need to ask the right questions. That way you know you’re making a competitive offer on a home that you can afford.
Read MoreAs summer approaches, cleaning your roof gutters should rise to the top of the to-do list. Neglect it, and you’re asking for problems that include falling gutters, flooding and a cracked foundation and biggest danger summer brings in Australian, bush fire hazard!
Read MoreBuilding a house as an owner-builder involves co-ordinating and supervising the entire construction process, including managing the various trades involved and taking responsibility for the safety of the building site.
Read MoreJust like with our mortgages, Australians have a tendency to renew their home insurance policies with their existing policy provider without even bothering to get a quote from another provider!
Read MoreHaving guided property buyers successfully for many years now I’m privy to the mistakes that many beginning property buyers make when looking to purchase an investment – and interestingly, they can easily be avoided by following these three pieces of advice.
Read MoreFollow these steps as you prepare to start a family, you’ll be much better off, both financially and in terms of stress. You’ll discover the things you need to do to protect yourself and your family from financial hardship and uncertainty.
Read MoreWhile many homeowners are attracted to bright colours, they be better off making sure the palette in their home feels liveable. After all, a colour you love in a stunning photo may not be a colour you will love to see on your walls daily.
Read MoreThe path to financial success is not as hard as it would seem. As with any destination, you need to takes the steps required in order to reach it successfully in a timely manner.
Read MoreBefore you decide to use your annual bonus or your savings to pay part or all off your mortgage principle (or even before you decide to make extra payments), it’s important to take a step back and determine whether it really makes financial sense for you.
Read MoreIf you’re considering working with a landscape designer, finding the right fit — and avoiding surprises midway through the project — is largely about knowing which questions to ask upfront and being familiar with the range of services these professionals provide.
Read MoreYou have a good job, you make great money, and you’re wondering where all your money has gone. It’s so frustrating because no matter how much you make, your bank account is screaming for some love.
Read MorePart of your journey to personal financial success is knowing the difference between unsecured debt and secured debt, the difference between these two debts and when they’re applicable. With this understanding comes better personal financial decisions and a more secure future.
Read MoreThe following floor materials offer beauty and natural resilience as well as less impact on the environment compared with alternatives, like most vinyl flooring, that are not manufactured sustainably.
If you’re seeking style, durability and sustainability, these materials are worth a look
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