We ask a Sydney-based professional home organiser and the founder of My Organised Home what she personally does to keep her own home organised. Notepads ready, people… With busy schedules, large households, messy children and generally too many possessions, it can take just a split second for your home to turn from calm…
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As you’re no doubt aware, the local market has been tough going over the last year or so, with property prices being well below the level of two years ago. This resulted in quite a few people who had hoped to make a move, having plans put on hold if they weren’t prepared…
As you go on with your daily routine doing the washing and drying, clearing the lint filter is probably the last thing that you would think about. But if left unchecked, it can be a significant safety hazard. Believe it or not, clothes dryers are the cause of many household fires and the lint…
Most of your tenants will cook everyday, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and although today’s ovens and stovetops are safe there are still cautions to be used when cooking to prevent fire, damages or injuries. Wear protection and cook with care When cooking your favourite meals be sure to use protective hot mitts…
So, your kitchen is full of stainless steel. It looks modern and sleek but when you have a closer look you can see your beautiful stainless steel appliances are dirty with smear marks across them. This is a very common problem and there are many different ways to clean and maintain the shiny look…
As managers of rental properties, as well as being sales agents of property, we are often asked by people who would like to become property investors – how do people enter the field of property investing in the first place? With property values heading upwards again and interest rates being at record lows, the…
COVID-19 lockdowns have presented the opportunity to work and learn from just about anywhere. As a result, Australian tenants craving a sea or tree change are seeking new lifestyles away from locked down cities. Inner-city regions have always been hot pockets for tenants – living close to the action provides them with top…
The thought of selling your home because of financial hardship is heartbreaking, and while it’s always preferable to hold property, particularly in the midst of a recession, for some COVID-hit home owners, the decision to sell in the current market conditions could prevent long-term pain. Back in March, the Australian Banking Association announced…
COVID-19 exacerbates the risk that high housing debt has to the Australian economy. In the March quarter, the ratio of household debt to annualised household disposable income sat at near-record highs of 142.0%. With widespread unemployment, there is increased likelihood borrowers could fall behind on mortgage repayments, with the potential to generate forced sales.…
We live in Australia, where the climate and conditions can be tough on plants. My golden rule when designing a garden is to recognise the local conditions and choose plants to match. If you’re after minimal effort with maximum impact, then making the most of hardy plants is always a good idea. …