Over the years, we’ve come to a greater sense of awareness regarding the need to live more sustainably. And the building sector, one of the major contributors to carbon emissions, is offering a solution in the form of net-zero homes. But is this the right solution for you? Net-zero breakdown The simple definition of a
The COVID-19 pandemic has entirely changed the way everyone’s lives work, including the home mortgage industry. Although you can still buy a home, there are a few changes that you may encounter when applying for a mortgage. Although the economy has been hit hard by the virus, the residential real estate held itself up pretty
A vacant lot can be two things. It can be an expensive asset that you have to pay taxes for and that’s also a haven for vandals and criminals. Or it can be a source of passive income that will boost your retirement fund. And who knows? Maybe you can leave that horrid nine-to-five job
As a landlord, you don’t want your property to stay idle. But tenants are choosy about rental properties. They want to get the best value for their money. To attract them, you need to upgrade your property. Here are some recommended upgrades that will be sure to catch the eye of potential home seekers. Change
It’s always been everyone’s dream to have their own home constructed from scratch with their interior design and architecture in mind. However, the notion of building an average-sized home isn’t a simple task. In terms of budgets, the average amount of funds needed to set up your own home is around $313,800 in Australia alone. As
The coronavirus has turned our homes from merely a relaxation haven to multi-purpose shelters. We now work, play, dine, and rest in our home. With these changing needs, you might think of maximizing every square foot of your house and land package to create more functional spaces. The same goes for rental properties. You might think
Whether you’re moving to a new state or you’re picking the city next to yours as your new home, living in an entirely different environment can be quite challenging. There will be a lot of adjustments that you need to make, and sometimes the process can be quite frustrating. However, you should not get too
When we think of prioritizing security, we think of something challenging, but it can also lead us to believe that it can’t be stylish. And when we consider aesthetics first, we’re not sure about how elements in your home will hold up when it comes to their function. Thankfully, nowadays, we don’t have to stick
The driveway is one of the reasons why homebuyers push through with a sale. Having a driveway is essential for most people. Since people don’t use their cars all the time, it is not surprising they want to leave them somewhere safe. Although property owners rarely think about their driveway compared to other parts of
Moving to a new home can become an expensive task. Even if you made the proper preparations, there are a few uncontrollable factors in your budget for the event. You can use the sale of your old home to help you with the expenses. However, you might be getting less than what you expect for
