How to keep the cold out of your home this winter As the temperature drops, it’s tempting to head straight for the heater. However, with the cost of warming our homes increasing, it’s important to use your heater as efficiently as possible to keep the warmth inside and the cold out. While older models of …
Stamp duty catch: what happens when it’s time to sell? Stamp duty changes in NSW could help first home buyers get into the market sooner but its limited availability lacks the benefits of a broader overhaul, experts say. Stamp duty has long been disliked by economists as it is a tax on moving house. The …
6 tricks to make any small room feel much bigger When decorating small houses or rooms, the last thing we want is to make the space feel pokey. Luckily, design experts have a bunch of tips and tricks up their sleeves to help any compact space seem larger than it is. Trick 1: Use cool …
You want to play your part in reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, but there isn’t much you can do on the home front because you live in a rental, right? Not so fast. While renters aren’t in a position to build a brand-new passive house or retrofit the place with all-electric appliances, there are …
5 tips that every new homeowner should know Congratulations, you’ve bought a new home! Enjoy the ride, but remember these golden tips to avoid an overwhelming situation. Start off on the right foot in your new home by understanding a few tricks of the trade, so to speak. From creating a foolproof bill paying system to …
Modern City Fringe Ground Floor Office/Retail!! – Amazing Main Road Exposure – Highly exposed retail frontage – Residential Development Located conveniently in the recently completed “2050” building on Parramatta Road, Camperdown. This office/retail space offers the following:- – Modern throughout – Extenisive data cabling completed – Fully ducted airconditioning – Sign rights over awning – …
What is Capital Gains tax? When you have an asset, such as an investment property, when it comes to selling you may find that you have made either a capital gain or a capital loss. A capital loss is when you have sold your investment property for less than you bought it for. While a …
Make your rental property feel like home with expert tips from an interior stylist. Just because you’re renting doesn’t mean your home can’t look like your own. While you may not be able to lay your own floorboards or paint the walls (unless you have a very accommodating landlord), you can still style your space to make …
After almost two years, international borders will finally reopen on 21 February. But will pandemic-hit inner-city property markets return to growth? Once regarded as the most-desired rental stock in the country, inner-city markets have been the laggard of the latest property boom. Let’s analyse the impact of the border closures on the rental market and …
Whether you want to create an inviting cavern, relaxation station or a place that represents you, some coloured walls will help you along. Speaking with Taubmans colour expert Rachel Lacy, we find out which colours we’re going to see adorning bedrooms over the coming year. Warm colours “I think bedrooms need to be warm and …
