What to check when looking for a plumber Most of us have heard the horror stories going around about what can happen when you hire the wrong plumber. While tales about disastrous plumbing experiences make a good story, they should also make us aware about just how important it is to spend some time ensuring […]
If you need to have some major work done on your current house, or you’re building your next home, you’ll need to know the best way to find a reputable builder you can trust to finish the job.
There are basically two options you have available when you are looking for a builder. Firstly, you can research and do due diligence on all builders who come up for consideration, but how do you know who to talk to in the first place?
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You are finally ready to take the plunge and renovate your Mosman, Sydney home, but aren’t quite sure where to start. This guide will help you through the first steps and get you talking to the right people who can get your project up and off to a running start.
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With the real estate market being what it is over the last few years, it seems that more people are choosing to renovate their existing homes, rather than sell, buy, and move to bigger premises. This trend for renovations is readily apparent in recent year surveys conducted by Houzz and Home, which consisted of 13,000 Australian property owners.
Part of the motivation to renovate in Sydney can also be attributed to the fact that add-ons which increase living space or add more secure parking to a residence, often increase the aesthetic appeal and dollar value of a home.
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If you live in NSW and need to hire a builder or other tradie, did you know that they are required to be licensed to do the work which they perform? A tradie working without the proper licensing in place is breaking the law and will be fined if caught.
It’s possible to check that any tradesperson you are thinking about hiring has the proper licensing in place which ensures that they are qualified to do the work.
It also pays to keep in mind that if you use a tradesperson who isn’t licensed, then you can be held liable for any of the work they carry out.
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Sydney Home Extensions: 5 Planning Tips
Planning a home extension? Not sure where to start?
At Tradebusters, we have had years of helping Sydney homeowners renovate and improve their homes with success.
Below we explain some of the most important things to consider when planning your home extension.
It’s true. A professional painter will save you a lot of time and money because very simply the job is done right, first time around.
But with so many people calling themselves “professional painters”, how do you find the right one?
And how do you make sure you don’t get caught out by a dodgy painter?
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Because if you do good upfront research, it really should not happen.
There is a great pool of excellent reputable tradies out there. I hope you agree with me when I say, these are the businesses we should all be supporting!
So how do you find them?
A great interior designer can transform the look, feel and value of your home. Whether you want timeless or trendy or cosy or modern, the secret is to find an interior designer that “gets you” and can be part of the journey of turning your vision into reality.
So how you do find a great interior designer and what questions should you ask?
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A new study suggests that many Australians believe that their homes are worth more than they were in the previous year. Although there were some ups thanks to the market concentration and booming markets, the end of 2015 signaled that growth is already cooling down.
Nonetheless, data from Slater and Gordon (via Domain) reveals that around 78% of Australians think their property values increased for the past year. In fact, the majority of Sydney respondents think that their property prices experienced considerable uptake – so as with Melbourne residents.
One of the best ways to increase your property worth is through a quality renovation. Below we outline some ways that you can do this.
