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Covenant Removal

Author: Brian Ashworth January 18, 2021 0 Comments

A previous post talked about restrictions placed on block by covenants So you have found the perfect block. . . but it has a covenant restricting the amount of buildings to 50% and your dream plan will occupy more? Removal…
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7 Best Pool Cover Ideas to Protect the Pool for the Whole Winter

Author: Brian Ashworth December 30, 2020 0 Comments

Guest Post By Ghani Having a private pool comes with numerous benefits. One of the benefits of having a home swimming pool is that you can get it customized to your liking. It also gives you the opportunity to exercise…
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Advantages of Downsizing

Author: Brian Ashworth December 28, 2020 0 Comments

It’s now eight years since we downsized. . . . so what are the advantages? The move meant that we released over $100,000 of capital which meant that we became debt free. The smaller house meant utility bills dropped. Rates…
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5 Important Tasks To Do Before Hiring a Tile Installer

Author: Brian Ashworth December 27, 2020 0 Comments

Guest Post by Maria Dalit Hiring a professional tile installer is still the way to go. You can easily DIY your way around it but the hassle of ensuring that you got the job done well is not worth it….
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Checking Door Painting

Author: Brian Ashworth December 26, 2020 0 Comments

Do you read the guarantees on things you buy? Well here is one on a door at my local Bunnings store. II am including this post for 2 reasons. DIY door installation If you are going to fit a door…
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Do You Need To Update Your Security System?

Author: Brian Ashworth December 26, 2020 0 Comments

Guest Post by Maria Dalit This article will help you decide if you need to update your security system if you’ve moved into a new house and you have no idea what to do with its existing security system.  In…
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10 Things Before You Pay The Deposit

Author: Brian Ashworth December 22, 2020 0 Comments

OK you have looked round lots of show houses and found one you like. The sales representative is now asking for a $500, or more, initial deposit. Do you pay straight away?……..Well you are currently in your best position to…
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Changing Standard Plans, Deposit, Show House

6 Tips to Buying a House for the First Time

Author: Brian Ashworth November 24, 2020

Guest Post by Bogdan Butoi Buying a new home can be a challenging event for some people, yet an exciting one. Choosing the right home appears to come up with lots of consequences if you’re not well-prepared. We’ve gathered in this…
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Thinking Of Copying Plans?

Author: Brian Ashworth November 22, 2020

If you go around a display Home the builder’s representative will usually give you a brochure with a floor plan. If you look on the net you can often download their plans, or you can even copy them from a…
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5 Ways to Save Money on Roof Replacements

Author: Brian Ashworth November 15, 2020

Guest Post by Fernando Kidd Whether you like it or not, there will come a time that you’ll need to replace your roof. So, you really have to check your roof and see if it’s showings some signs that it…
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