Are you on the house-hunting trail? Spending all of your free time looking for a home? A real estate inspection only gives you limited time to view a property. Serious faults and defects may not be apparent at first glance. What are some red flags that mean you should just walk away? We asked our …
Category: Renovation/DIY work
Should I Update or Relocate?
Have you begun to feel that your current home no longer suits your needs? Maybe you are starting to run out of room, are finding the upkeep costly and burdensome, or find yourself wishing you had a better entertaining area, bigger backyard or just some much-needed storage. Is it better to update – or relocate? …
What Kind of Home Will I Need as I Get Older?
Did you know? Just over 4 million people in Australia – around 16 per cent of our population – are over 65. (Source: aihw.gov.au). This figure is set to rise, with the ABS predicting that by 2051, nearly a quarter of us will be over 65, and five per cent will be 85 or older. …
What Kind of Building Inspection do I Need?
Heard about building inspections but not sure which one suits your needs? Depending on what kind of property project you are involved in, the type of building inspection you need will differ. We will look at the different types of residential building inspections available and when each one should be selected as the best option. …
Make More Room Without Moving or Building
The Great Australian Dream of the quarter-acre block (roughly 1000 square metres) is, sadly, long behind us, with the median square lot size in Melbourne now just 430 square metres, down from 650 square metres in 2000. However, our desire for spacious living remains. What options do we have to maximise our internal space without …
Am I Ready to Downsize?
The word ‘downsizing’ is an American term which originated in the corporate world. It now also refers to the process of moving to a smaller or lower-maintenance home and usually also means simplifying your lifestyle. Many downsizers are older or retired people who no longer need a large home However, downsizing is not necessarily just …