New Property Investment Blog
Guest Post from Russ Egan of www.russegan.com.au Learn from My Mistakes I purchased my first property when I was 24 years old. I did huge amounts of DIY renovations and was able to increase the value of that property by 17%. This…
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Roof Ventilation – Are Whirlybirds The Best Solution?
If you have ever been in the roof space of your house on a sunny day you will know that you very quickly start sweating! Why it gets hot Well the average roof size these days is probably around 200m2….
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UFO Accomodation
Building on the space theme from Last Fridays Post how would you like to spend the night in this UFO? This is the Treehotel near Kallax in Sweden. For more photos and information about this and other unusual rooms at this…
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5 Warning Signs You Need New Gutters
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight The roof, and it’s drainage system, is a vital part of your home, and is hugely important to keeping your home, family and possessions safe and dry. Many people aren’t aware of how to take care…
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3 Uses for Old Plastic Cards
These days we seem to be filling our wallets (or purses) with plastic cards! Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Membership Cards, Loyalty Cards, Lottery Cards, Hotel Key Cards. . . . it seems never ending. But what can you do with cards…
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Mistakes To Avoid When Hiring A Real Estate Agent.
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight Most of us are involved in selling our existing house to finance our new home build. The sales process during a property sale can be a challenging one. You need to minimise any hitches when…
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Window Lighting Levels
A recent question I received concerning my post on Window Size was “What size window will I need to receive reasonable light levels?” Well this photo shows the window in one of our bedrooms. This, South facing, window has an area of approximately…
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Termite Prevention: 5 Proactive Steps to Avoid a Termite Invasion
Guest post by Hubert Dwight There are over 300 species of termites in Australia, and almost every Australian home may be at risk. But do not lose hope! Termites also known as white ants feed on a plethora of materials, including plastics,…
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Spaceship House
I have just travelled back home from the UK and watched ‘The Martian’ on the plane entertainment system. Then I stumbled on this house. Looks like a habitat on another planet! It has been built in Spain by the Noem…
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Top 8 Home Upgrade Blunders and How to Avoid Them
Guest Post by Hubert Dwight Although upgrading is a great way to increase the value of your property, by nature it is an area that can bring many trials and tribulations. If you’re planning to improve your home on a budget, you need to…
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