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Creating Home Perfect In Just A Few Steps

by Shelby Doogue | Oct 1, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

Home Perfect is like Ground Zero; it’s the epicentre of your lifestyle and the place you go to every night. To make it YOUR home perfect, personalise these critical interior elements. Many of us have a very definitive idea of what our dream home looks like....

The Right Communication When Building

by Felicity Darling | Sep 27, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

The right communication with the right contractors throughout your home build will save you time, money and heartache. It’s so simple, yet many people don’t get it right. Here’s how you can. Though not for the faint-hearted, commissioning the...

7 Benefits To Buying My Own Home

by Penelope Herbert | Sep 4, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

When I was buying my own home, I saw many options each with at least one feature I liked. However, the process was easier when I knew what I DIDN’T want. So when you think “I’m buying my own home, what do I want?” think about the living...

Home Extension: What To Consider Before You Add On

by Penelope Herbert | Sep 1, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

A home extension is often the best option when you need more space and love the home and location in which you live. However, there are things to do BEFORE you start. People often buy a home because they love the house, love the view, or love the neighbourhood. Even...

Why Building Your Unique Home Might Pay Off

by Felicity Darling | Jul 24, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

A unique home that’s as unique as you are? Why not? When you build a home you can be as creative as you want. Why settle for ‘regular’ when you can channel your creative spirit into a unique home? If you are looking to settle down and would like to...

What House Style Is Best For You?

by Penelope Herbert | Jun 26, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

House style is such a personal component of living in a home. But do you ever really think about the house style that you’re most attracted to? There are all kinds of accommodation and personal house style. Perhaps you live in your own home and love decorating...

From Real Estate To Real Trouble: 4 Ways To Lose Money

by Felicity Darling | Jun 22, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

Real estate is a savvy investment because it’s a sure thing; it’s a money-maker, a guaranteed hit. In fact, it’s none of these things because investments in this mould don’t exist. Rule number one about property club – don’t tell people property club is bulletproof....

Own Home Building: Are You Up For The Challenge?

by Eloise Barker | May 24, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

Is your own home building on the horizon? For a lot of people, this is the dream. After all, what could be better than having a property created entirely for you? It will be built to your specifications, catering to all of your needs and wants. While the outcome for...

Moving Madness + How To Avoid The Stress

by Felicity Darling | May 15, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

Moving madness can upset the excitement of moving to your new home and the new possibilities that present themselves. So how can you make it a smooth ride? Moving home can be one of the most stressful things that you do in your life. Alongside the actual buying and...

House Hunting Tips for Getting It Right

by Felicity Darling | May 2, 2018 | Architecture + Building, The Useful Blog

House hunting is something that most people are very excited about …to begin with. But that excitement so often drains away and fades into nothing at all when the process is underway. It’s hard to remain enthusiastic about house hunting when you’re endlessly...