Do you have an elderly relative who is contemplating downsizing, or who needs to move to be closer to family? Granny flats- also known as DPUs (Dependent Person’s Unit) are becoming a popular housing option in Australia. Designed for one or two people, a granny flat is a self-contained dwelling, usually located on the grounds …
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Is A Swimming Pool A Good Investment?
When the first blast of hot weather hits, you may find yourself listening to the sounds of splashing over your neighbour’s fence, and think about putting in a pool to keep cool over the summer months. Is a swimming pool a good investment? Start by thinking about the area you live in and how your …
New Homes - An Inspection At Each Stage will Protect You
Only an independent building inspection at each stage of your new home construction can identify defects and issues which need to be rectified by your builder before the next stage of the build can commence. Don’t let your builder persuade you that an independent inspection isn’t necessary. At The Hub, our inspectors work for you …
The A to Z of Building Terms: Part Four
Welcome to part four 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. An OVERHANG is a protruding structure that may provide protection for the lower levels of a building. A PIER is …
Unwanted Guests – How to Pest-Proof Your Home
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 …
Neighbourhood Disputes and How to Approach Them
With Victoria still in lockdown and more people than ever working from home, we have been seeing a lot more of our neighbours than ever before. Living in a suburban area – or in any area where your property borders another -means you have to live peacefully alongside others and abide by a number of …