The real estate boom is on in the Northern Beaches, according to sources at domain.com.au. This boom is due to the upcoming hospital construction and the impending development of the area according to sources on the website.
In the last few years, one of the most popular trends in home and exterior designs in Sydney has been Pergolas. Pergola’s come in a variety of styles, sizes, and variations to suit homeowners’ needs and whether you are in a suburban home, regional country area or even an inner city apartment, we all seem to want one. Read more
Any renovation should (if not, must) add incremental value to your property! After all it could be one of the most significant financial commitments you make.
Below are 5 areas where home renovations can help add value.
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As a Sydney homeowner, it’s not only important to choose reliable tradespeople for your home improvement and repair projects, it’s also important to note licensing changes that affect tradies you may be hiring.
The recent NSW licensing changes for tradies and builders in Sydney were made effective in two stages, one in January 2015 and the other in March 2015. We are well into 2015, so these new regulations are in force. Read more
Recently an article in Domain reported that local buyers are most interested in homes under $2 million in the Sydney Eastern Suburbs area. This has opened the market to savvy sellers and buyers to add value to a property by renovating. Low interest rates have also created more interest in this booming area.
So what kinds of renovations could you consider to add value to your property? Read more
The eastern suburbs and the city of Sydney are prestigious areas with prime quality real estate. In 2014 this area seemed to lag behind some of the other regions, mostly due to buyers looking at more affordable housing. However, the growth in this area over the past year has provided a good showing for homes under $2 million. This is one of the factors that make the city and eastern suburbs good areas for a Sydney home renovation project. Read more
The good news about Sydney is that the real estate market growth is expected to continue over the course of this year. What’s the bad news? The bad news is that there are not enough builders in Sydney to carry the load. Read more
Last month we were really pleased when Brendan Wong, a real estate reporter for News.com.au, asked if he could interview one of our service users about her renovation experience. It turned into an insightful editorial piece (with the lovely Melissa Donohoe and family even making the front cover of the real estate section of the Daily Telegaph). So we would like to share with you the key points the article covered with a trend towards more homeowners choosing to renovate their existing homes instead of selling and upgrading to a new home. Read more
If you are considering a renovation for your home in Sydney or anywhere in Australia this year, you are not alone. Even though the current economy is weak and unstable, more Australians are planning on renovating in 2015. According to the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Residential Construction Outlook Report, the forecast for renovations in Australia is to expect growth in the range of about $26.98 billion, which is 1.3 percent higher than last year. In light of rising unemployment, reduced household income, and the lack of confidence in economic growth nationwide, the activity of building renovations is like a bright beacon in the midst of it all. Read more
Many people think the term “builders” refers to carpenters. However, most builders in today’s world seldom perform carpentry work. So, if they aren’t carpenters, what do builders do?
While some builders North Shore do get involved in hands-on carpentry projects, more of them act in a supervisory manner. We spoke with some of the local North Shore builders who shared with us what they do. Read more
