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move in and start cutting power bills

move in and start cutting power bills

Post Newspaper - Real Estate

Eco- Conscious buyers may tend to shy away from larger houses, but this sprawling family home in Floreat has a 7.5-starenergy rating and a host of environmentally-friendly features.

name and shame newsletter

name and shame newsletter

Meridian Services - February 2012

The HIA Name and Shame campaign is run by builders with the aim to reduce theft and vandalism on Perth's home building sites and create a safe environment to build and reside.

each to their own

each to their own

Paula Evans - The Sunday Times HOME Magazine

Perfect for families with older children yet to fly the nest, the Savana by APG is almost two homes in one.

Understanding your working drawings

Nov 1, 2012

So you’ve received your contract documentation from your builder, congratulations this is an exciting step.

Within that documentation you will find a copy of your detailed drawings, these are called ‘working drawings’, illustrations of what your house will look like. 

kids rule!

Aug 19, 2011

For those of us who have children, we know that kids rule. From the time they are born, to the time they leave home for good, kids rule. Every decision about the family home and the way we live is based around them and their changing needs and wants. Kids rule. The lifecycle of our homes and the family’s accommodation needs revolve around our children. Their schools, their friends, their hobbies and interests and their ever expanding social networks dictate how we live and interact with each other within our own homes.

why is renovating like having botox?

Mar 17, 2011

Buying an old home for renovation can seem like a great idea at the time and no doubt some renovations and extensions work out really well. Sometimes we just don’t have the budget to build right away and a quick makeover is required to make the home more liveable while we save enough money to do the job properly. The trick is to work out how far to go and where to spend the money. The thing to remember when considering any renovation is that no matter what you do, the home is still old and sooner or later, the original problems will resurface.

brothers unite

Feb 14, 2011

If you are a woman reading this, I respectfully ask that you stop. This is secret men’s business.
 

interior design - follow the trends or keep it simple

Jan 27, 2011

When deciding on an interior design scheme, many people contemplate on whether they should be following the latest trends or keeping it simple. There really is no right or wrong answer, what’s more important is to think of your home as a symbol of who you are and choose a theme that reflects your personality. It is however worth considering a few factors that may help with your decision.
 

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