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The benefits of having glazed windows

February 2012

renovations and kit homes for MelbourneWith the ongoing cost associated with rising energy costs, people are scrambling to find ways to ward against these costs in the future; things such as solar panels, wind generators and glazed windows and doors. Windows and doors with an optical grade acrylic glazing is up to six times more thermally efficient than glass on it own.

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Improving the bathroom

January 2012

bathroom improvementsMaking improvements to the bathroom can be a job taking 15 minutes of your time, or one that can leave you pulling your hair out simply because you did not have a plan. The bathroom must be the most hygienic room in the house to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria. Ensuring your bathroom is a friendly space is made more difficult if it is old and tired where the fixtures, fittings and tiles could do with a major overhaul.

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Taking the time to study a Building Contract can save you money!

January 2012

rentals in AustraliaDespite the fact that a building contract is a legally binding document, and once signed it can not be changed, even to this day many people still do not take it seriously. The attitude towards the contract is often one of apathy where it is too hard to contemplate that something might go wrong in the building process, so we won't invite it by being too cautious. After 36+ years in the industry, and seeing the results of many contractors not fully qualified to do a good job, that attitude can only lead to disaster. And it does!

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Great rental opportunity throughout Australia?

January 2012

rentals in AustraliaThe API Rental Price Series Quarterly Report, states that Australian unit rental prices increased by 2.3 per cent during the March quarter 2011. As a result of high demand for rental properties, coupled with low availability in most of the capital cities, rental pricing for apartments outperformed rental prices for houses in every state over the quarter.

With such a demand for rental occupancy, now is a good time for short and long term investors who are looking to capitalize on their asset. By adding a one or two bedroom kit home or granny flat increases the value creating short term income or making the extra living space more appealing for a buyer. Kit Homes and Granny Flats for the Right Price are well positioned to offer well designed kits to suit all environments and in accordance with local Council regulations.

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Knowing when to repair or to improve!

January 2012

kit home advantagesWhat is the difference between a building repair job and actually making an improvement to increase the value of the home? It is at times like this that expert advice and knowledge goes a long way. There are a number of variables to take into account including how much you have to spend and how much you should spend so as not to over capitalise. Getting the right advice from an experienced building designer will save you thousands of dollars because they look at a bigger picture than the immediate problem, says Michael King from Nova Design Group PL.

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