‘I feel like I’m in a movie.’ A statement I have heard more than once in the past few weeks. It made me think of the Chinese curse ‘May you live in interesting times.’ Times are certainly interesting at the moment – but I’m not sure I would use the word ‘cursed’. It’s true that …
Tag: Pre-Purchase House Inspections
Getting Gutters Ready for Autumn and Winter
With shorter days and cooler nights already here, it’s time to turn your thoughts to the maintenance needed to protect your home over the cold, wet autumn and winter months. It’s easy to take your roof and, more specifically, your guttering, for granted. Our gutters can suffer from neglect, leading to costly repair bills if …
Is A Tree Change Right For Me?
It’s the subject of many a romantic dream – moving to the country. The tree change has become a popular phenomenon in Australia, touted by some as the answer to the housing affordability crisis in our big cities. With the promise of smaller, more close-knit communities, more affordable housing and escaping peak hour traffic, many …
Should I Buy Or Build?
Buying or building a home is a huge investment in time, money and emotion. The property market is a constant feature of our media and news cycle, and our screens are awash with advertising for new homes, real estate agents and associated services. There are costs and benefits to both options. In this article we …
Where To Invest in 2020
Are you thinking of investing in property in 2020? Whether you’re an experienced investor or making your first foray into the world of investing, it pays to do the groundwork by researching areas which will provide a solid return on your investment. Areas with solid infrastructure such as reliable transport links, schools, universities, hospitals and …
Cracking - Is it Serious?
What Causes Cracking? A number of factors can cause cracking in your home – in the majority of cases though, cracks are caused when the ground underneath the house dries and contracts, causing the footing of the house to shift unevenly, leading the walls to move and crack. Extended periods of dry weather can cause …