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Landlord Insurance
The sum insured – there’s a fair bit of confusion about just what this is and how to calculate it. However, when it comes to landlord insurance, nominating the correct sum insured is crucial. So just what is the sum insured? In a nutshell, the sum insured is the most an insurer will pay out for any one loss. In...
Proudly Sponsoring our Local Community!
St Augustine’s Football Club is a school-based football club that has been a member of the local Manly Warringah Football Association for over 60 years. It is unique in that it offers even students that have left the school the opportunity to play in our senior men’s teams, enabling them to maintain a connection to the school...
5 Questions you should ask before buying a heating and cooling system
Whether you’re replacing your current heating and cooling system, or purchasing one for the first time, there are a few things you need to be asking. 1. How big is my home? Before purchasing a year-round heating and cooling system, you need to consider the size, space and layout of your residence to determine the type of system...
How to avoid landlord insurance pitfalls
Landlord insurance is vital for every property investor. Just like building insurance covers you for the unexpected, landlord insurance also covers you against unexpected loss like rent default and malicious damage. However not every landlord insurance policy available performs the same way and in fact there can be several pitfalls you need to...
7 Tips For Downsizing In Style
Downsizing is an important milestone. 1. Minimise Maintenance Life after downsizing is meant to be relaxed. Cutting down on maintenance-intensive activities is one of the most important factors, says Jodie Prosser, Cedar Woods Retirement Specialist. "People want to enjoy their weekends, not be cleaning out gutters or maintaining a...
How to do a health check on your home
Tips on how to inspect your house or apartment and keep on top of any maintenance issues. 1. Keep your home in top shape - Inspect your house or apartment regularly and keep on top of any maintenance issues. When jobs around the home are neglected, problems are likely to grow. Clean filters regularly, make sure heaters are...
15 Tips For A Well Designed Outdoor Space
The Blocks 15 Tips for a well-designed outdoor space: 1. Allocate the funds for your outdoor area Outdoor areas are often the last thing we think about when renovating - often there’s no money left in the kitty to make it look sensational. But we can’t stress this enough - allocating enough in your initial budget to cover...
Three Things You Should Get Sorted When Your Moving Into A New Home
Whether you're a tenant or a homeowner, there are plenty of things to tick off when moving in. 1. Insurance - For renters and owners alike, you’ll want to protect your home against the kind of damage that can be caused by extreme weather events, accidents or vandalism. The great news is you can get immediate cover over the...
6 Simple Transformations To Give Your Home That Wow Factor
Want to create a dazzling space with minimal effort? There are a few excellent ways to revolutionise a room without doing a full renovation or throwing out all your furniture. 1. Refresh Your Window Furnishings - Whether curtains, shutters or blinds, new window furnishings will immediately add impact to a space. Not only will they offer...
7 Steps To Personalising Your New Home (without breaking the bank)
You’ve paid your deposit, sailed through settlement and you’re finally ready to move into your new place. But how do you make your house or apartment feel like a home? 1. Paint Your Walls, Or More - “The cheapest way to significantly change a space or refresh it is paint,” says Lucy Feagins, founder and editor...
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