Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2021
Love the area where your life but not so happy about the house. A knockdown might be your answer. Whether you’re more into the address than the abode or yearning to upgrade the house you’ve outgrown, a knockdown rebuild could be the solution to feeling more at home in your desired suburb. A knockdown rebuild involves knocking down an existing …
Bedrock Construction and Development Pty Ltd v Crea [2021] SASCA 66 illustrates the risk to owners of not allowing a contractor the opportunity to fix defects before seeking to recover the cost of doing so from a third party. The Court of Appeal considered whether an owner (Crea) unreasonably refused the contractor (Bedrock) access to the site to fix defects. …
Article written by Kerrie-Anne Jones original article found here Interior stylish Kerrie-Anne Jones turned owner-builder after a bad home renovation experience. Follow her grand design as the discovers the intriguing ups and surprising lows of her new career. *** After our last renovation (adding another level and cosmetic changes to a terrace home) I said I’d never renovate again. We …
Damaged flexible hoses are a major cause of water damage in Australian homes Insurance can provide cover, but sentimental items can be destroyed, and homes left unliveable during the repair process Check and replace your flexi hoses regularly. An unassuming, inexpensive plumbing kit item is the culprit behind thousands of dollars in water damage to Australian homes. Escaped water from …
The federal and local governments have launched several grants and assistance programs to help their citizens achieve the great Australian dream of owning a home. Find out which of them are available to you today: National First home loan deposit scheme (FHLDS) The FHLDS is an Australian government initiative to support eligible first home buyers to build or purchase a new home …
