Old Toongabbie Area Rental Market Update
You need to stay competitive! The rental market is definitely still challenging in our marketplace at the moment. There is a large amount of properties for rent in the local vicinity and whilst we are in most cases getting groups attending our open homes we are only receiving minimal applications due to the choice tenants have, […]
Loose-Fill Asbestos Found In Parramatta & Hills Council Homes
During the 1960s-70s in Australia, loose-fill asbestos was commonly sold as ceiling insulation for Parramatta and Hills Council residential and commercial properties. It was seen as a material that was durable and provided efficient insulation, and this resulted in it being installed in ceilings around the country. In the 1980s, the dangers of asbestos and […]
Attitude Adjustment Needed For Greystanes Creek “A Dump”
A site at Toongabbie is a beautiful zone of Holroyd Council Greystanes Creek Walkway Clean Up — is just one of those success stories Les Saville is a proud resident of Seven Hills and a next door neighbour of Toongabbie. He is a leader and passionate about Toastmasters International, a worldwide organisation that builds your confidence […]
How to prepare for buying a house
No matter what the project ahead involves, preparation is always the key. This is so true when buying a house as there are so many issues to understand and a range of service providers to deal with. There are basically 2 options available to you as far as preparation goes:- 1. You engage a Buyers […]
Lalor Park is changing and it’s not in the way you think
When you hear the word Lalor Park what comes to mind; Is it housing commission? Graffiti? Or is it crime and burnt out cars? Well I’m about to let you know about what is really happening within Lalor Park and it is changing for the better through the sweat, blood and tears of everyday community volunteers. […]
How to get the family having fun when selling your property
Moving home can be an emotional time for all the family. Packing up memories, saying goodbye to friends, and the daunting task of making new ones. However there are some ways to make this a fun and exciting time in your family’s life. I will share with you some tips, activities, and mindsets to help you […]
Lalor Park Cafe Reviews — Common Groundz Community Cafe
The Coffee The Coffee isn’t overly important when it comes to reviewing a cafe like this. Their coffee beans are imported and are certified fair trade beans. If I rated this cafe only on the quality of the coffee I would have missed what makes this cafe so special. I would have to rate the […]
Digital Antenna Changeover Update For Landlords and Tenants
As you are probably aware, by the end of this year, Analog TV signals will be switched off around Australia. This means that Australian TV will be broadcast using digital-only signals and to access this, your property will need to be digital ready or their tenants will lose their access to free-to-air TV. If […]
Snapshot Of The Australian Real Estate Market
Looking at the real estate market from the buyer’s point of view is a very important key to understanding the market. I came across a snapshot of the real estate market from a buyer’s point of view info graphic the other day and found it quite interesting. The info graphic shows that first home buyers are out […]
Sydney house prices are depressing.….. (part 2)
1. Life style. How you want to live? House or shoe box? Some people have said “Embrace apartment living. The time of affordable detached houses is over. I would definitely live in a shoe box with my wifey and some cats,” but others say “I want a garden and a chook run Not sure I’d be […]
Sydney house prices are depressing…? (Part 1)
Think of the Generations: Will they be able to afford a home? I see many people commenting on forums saying “Sydney as a whole is way overpriced for what is selling” and others said “I really feel for youngsters (I’m in my late 50s) just starting out who want to buy, and may never own a […]