No-one likes an unwanted house guest. Rats, ants, cockroaches and termites can cause extensive damage to your home and make it unsanitary and dangerous. We will investigate ways of pest-proofing your home. Rats Rats are resourceful, invasive, destructive and carry dangerous diseases such as Hantavirus and Streptococccus pneumoniae. They chew through electrical wiring, leave foul-smelling …
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Reasons Not To Buy A House
Buying a home is a big decision. Saving a deposit to buy in one of our capital cities is a lengthy process, and requires discipline and patience. Arranging finance, researching an area, attending inspections and working with a real estate agent to find a suitable property are time-consuming activities. If you have found a home …
Keep Your Home Warm in Winter
Keep Your Home Warm in Winter Do you dread receiving your energy bills in winter? The cost of keeping your home warm can literally make your blood run cold in the cooler months! With winter approaching, now is the time to put some heat-preserving measures in place to insulate your home and avoid ‘bill shock’. …
The A to Z of Building Terms: Part 3
Welcome to part three of our A to Z of building terms. We have chosen a selection of common terms you may come across in the process of buying, building, selling or renovating your home. A KEEPER is the metal latch plate in a door frame into which a doorknob plunger latches. A KING POST …
Should I Buy in a School Zone?
In Australia, the desire to live in a desirable school zone is growing. Competition is strong for schools with reputations for academic excellence and prominent public profiles. Examples of these are well-regarded public secondary schools McKinnon Secondary School, Balwyn High School and Glen Waverley Secondary School. School catchment areas are divided sharply into boundaries which …
Has My House Sprung A Leak?
With a wet, humid summer upon us, turn your thoughts to how water-tight your home is and how to tell if it has sprung a leak. While the main structural elements of your home are already designed to keep water and the elements out (these being the roof, walls, windows and floor) – there are …