Apartment living in Australia, most notably in Melbourne and Sydney have become widely popular for many reasons. In recent years, the inclusion of internal amenities have increased the appeal. They also provide low maintenance living, many located in blue chip suburbs and they can be more affordable than buying a house. Given the popularity of Apartment living, you’ll be surprised what a modern...
To our beloved pet owners, everyone would agree that our pet is part of the family. Many Australians are now living in apartments located closer to the city. Keeping a happy pet in an apartment is important too. Here we offer some tips to keeping a happy pet. Apartment living There has been a growing trend in Australia, most notably in Melbourne. Apartment living has become popular...
Modern lifestyle has changed over the last two decades. Many younger adults are enjoying the lifestyle of inner city Melbourne. As their lives remain active, they are often choosing to occupy apartments. One of the most eye catching attractions is the ground courtyard. We are mow also seeing mature aged couples looking to downsize to an apartment. Mature aged people find apartments to be great as they...
In selecting a front facade for a new house, we are spoiled for choice. We have shapes, sizes and colours that allow our home to have it's own identity. When choosing a front facade, its ideal to think ahead ensuring it doesn't get outdated or deteriorate in the future. Here are a list of ideas to think about in advance before selecting a front facade. Colour schemes There are many colour schemes to...
Any successful person goes through ups and downs. This could be emotionally, professionally or social. Perhaps a mix of them. In the wake of covid-19 it’s certainly testing our motivation and livelihood. These are times when a lack of motivation is completely normal. Here we share some ways to help bring back your motivation. Participate in things that make you happy Finding and keeping your happiness...
What is a master planned community? When buying a house and land package you’ll most likely hear about a master planned community. However what does it mean? In this market insight, we highlight and discuss this further. What is master planned community? A master planned community is a residential land estate designed for families to live and raise their families. They often feature a number of...
With Melbourne being asked to home isolate for a further 6 weeks, many must be confused and lacking routine. Here are some ways to set routine during isolation. Take a timeout from the news In recent months, COVID-19 has been the center of news. It’s nearly impossible to avoid it. There is no doubt, it’s causing a heightened state of anxiety for many individuals and families. Taking a break from...
Never before have we spent so much time at home. The impact of covid-19 has certainly impacted what we do and where we do it. But it's not all doom and gloom. Here are some tips on keeping busy during home isolation. Lets get creative with arts and crafts We all have natural instincts to create. In fact it's the only thing we really do. Take this home isolation to become more creative. It can be...
An open floor plan has become extremely popular and with good reason. A little extra light and space space goes a long way. An open floor plan usually involve combining your kitchen, dining and living areas into one big space that suits a family lifestyle. The kitchen island bench is the only separation between the open floor plan. This makes a small house feel light and airy, giving the illusion of a...
When we buy a new home we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. How we have grown to love kitchens. If it’s cooking, cleaning or even entertaining. This is where a common question arises. Benchtops - stone versus laminate. Is it better to include stone or laminated bench tops? There isn’t necessary a right or wrong answer but here are some differences you may want to take note before your next...