When renovating or building in New South Wales there are certain building regulations with which your project must comply. To avoid unnecessary stress, it is important to ensure you acquire all the relevant approvals for your build or renovations. Firstly, you should always use a NSW Licensed Builder who is trained in all building codes…
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As one of the ancient Chinese arts, Feng Shui is a system that is designed to bring balance between our internal energies and external surroundings. The idea is that the energies in your home are a reflection of internal energies which, without balance, can cause disharmony. How objects are placed in the home is an…
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Building a new home can be an exciting but at times, stressful experience. Whilst your builder has built many new homes and knows the process inside out, in most cases, it’s a relatively new experience for any homeowner. It’s important that you do your research when it comes to which builder to build with, reputation,…
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Before you even begin building a home or completing a renovation in New South Wales, you have the builder’s contract to contend with. According to the Home Building Act 1989, you may need a building contract depending on what’s involved in your project. To determine the type of building contract that is required, there are…
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It is no surprise that cork flooring is emerging as a popular choice in Australia. Better manufacturing techniques and technologies have lead to greater applications in flooring. Cork as a flooring material has long suffered from being limited in style and design. Now Australian homeowners can benefit from a large range of styles and designs,…
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If you are about to embark on a new build project in New South Wales, you’re probably wondering whether upgrading fixtures with the builder is best or changing after the handover. However, it’s not always that black and white. Building a home involves a number of stages and how builders approach upgrades will vary from…
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When deciding to build a new home, it’s an exciting but expensive process. Once you’ve selected your builder and the design you want to build, you’ll go through the tender process. This gives you formal pricing for your new home, including any upgrades you’ve chosen. What Do You Need to Be Aware of In the…
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Have you thought about value-added upgrades for your new build or renovation? One of the biggest mistakes that homeowners make is treating added features as an afterthought; or, things to consider once the build is complete. However, by incorporating upgrades in your initial plans, you can address issues of practicality while maximizing the return on…
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Has the idea of building a mudroom being playing on your mind? Mudrooms are typically used as an additional entry way to the home where backpacks, sports gear and other assorted items are stored away from the main property. However, for some homeowners, the mudroom doubles as a laundry or washroom. Adding a new mudroom…
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A budget should never be a haphazard. When you create a budget the first thing you need to keep in mind is that it should be itemised and well organised. Having everything in a list is great but it’s no use to you if you can’t use that list to easily track your costs. Planning…
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