Choosing the Right Renovation Loan

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Many Australians are choosing to renovate their homes rather than selling and purchasing a new property. For many, this is because they love their home and simply feel it is time for a new look, others love the area but need a little more space. Regardless of the reasons, most homeowners have to apply for some type of renovation loan in order to proceed with their plans.

There are many different ways to secure loans for renovations, and we have put together a list of the most popular methods and some information about them. Read more

Tradies and Builders- Financial Planning Tips

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Financial planning for tradies is extremely important and does not simply cover investments and retirement planning. As a tradesman or builder, when you are looking for a financial planner, look for someone that specialises in financial planning for tradesmen and who can help you with everything from tools of trade insurance and accounting to superannuation and your will. Read more

Income Protection Insurance for Tradies- Are You at Risk?

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Most tradesmen and builders fully appreciate the importance of taking care of their tools and equipment, but many forget to take care of their best asset – themselves. Tradies can benefit from a number of different types of tradies insurance, but one of the most important is income protection. It is not only a sensible idea, but in many places, income insurance for tradies is mandatory. Read more

Business Insurance for Tradies

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Business insurance is vital for every Australian business, but for tradies having the right types of insurance is imperative. In some cases, worksites require proof of at least income protection insurance and public liability insurance before they will let a tradie onto the area.

Having the proper types of tradesman insurance will allow you to access worksites, and will often help you save some money. It is also a great investment, especially if something happens and you have to submit a claim. Read more

Finding a Loan for a New Home Purchase

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Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your life. Obviously, there are a number of factors you should take into consideration, from getting the right loan for a new home purchase, to finding the ideal new home.

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Preparing for a Visit from a Pest Control Technician

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Your home is your castle and you want it to be as safe as possible for yourself and your family. You may have found a family of dangerous spiders living on the property, have an infestation that needs to be dealt with, or simply want to hire a local pest control company for monthly preventative maintenance. Whatever your reasons, it is important to know what the pest control technician is going to do, and what he or she needs you to do in preparation, and on the day of the visit.

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What to Look for When Choosing a Pest Control Company

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Pets and bugs can show up almost anywhere in your garden, your home, or your place of work. One of the best ways to get rid of these pests is to hire a reputable, local pest control company. However, it is important to know what to look for when choosing a pest control company in order to ensure that you hire the best one for your particular situation.

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Choosing the Right Removalist

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Moving house is a stressful experience and almost everyone will have a horror story about at least one bad move they have had in their lifetime. However, moving does not have to be a negative experience if you hire a good local removalist. An experienced, qualified removalist knows how stressful a move is, and will take care of things to eliminate as much of the stress as possible, and often save you both money and time. However, it is important that you don’t hire the first removalist you find, but do some research to find the one that most suits your needs.

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Tips for Selling Your Home

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When you decide to sell your home, you should try to look at it differently. It is no longer the place where you and your family live, it is now an asset. Your home has become a product that you need to market properly and present to prospective buyers. Below are some tips that will help you prepare your home for sale.

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Check Your Smoke Alarms Regularly

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Ideally, the idea of installing smoke alarms should not even be discussed anymore. After all, they have already proven time and again that they are our first line of defence against fires, which could hit any home large or small. However, it is a sad fact that some home owners seem to not see how important having smoke alarms installed is, and they are exactly why this should be stressed over and over again.

Installing smoke alarms, however, is not the end of it as far as providing your home with security from fires is concerned. Smoke alarms, after all, are electronic devices that require maintenance. You can’t just install smoke alarms, forget all about them and still expect them to warn you of a fire at all times. You should check your smoke alarms regularly or they won’t be working properly enough to warn you of a fire should it actually occur.

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