Buying a home in NSW? Find out what is stamp duty
Stamp duty is one of those costs that everyone has heard of but not everyone understands. In essence, stamp duty is a tax paid when you buy a home. In NSW, it’s officially called ‘transfer duty’ but we’ll refer to it as ‘stamp duty’ as that’s the most commonly used name. Let’s delve into stamp
Unearthing site costs of building a new home
Building a home from the ground up means you’ll need to budget for some obvious (and not so obvious) expenses along the way. ‘Site costs’ is an umbrella term used to cover additional fees encountered as you prepare your block. The size and terrain of your land are likely to be the biggest factors determining
How much does it cost to build a new home in Canberra? | ACT
Putting a price tag on how much it will cost to build your new home can be a little like asking “How long is a piece of string?” Every dream home is different because each homeowner is unique, as is the block they are building on and the types of materials they’re building with. Where
Guide to Living in Orange
Sydneysiders looking for a tree change, with all the mod-cons of a large town, should look no further than the city of Orange – located in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales. This bustling township is known for its quality local produce, rolling hills and tree-lined streets. COVID-19 sparked a surge in regional migration
Top 5 Places we build
After 40 years in the business of creating homes that Australians want to live in, Sakina Homes is perfectly placed to display wonderful communities to build in. These are towns and suburbs where families can enjoy each other’s company, where kids can grow up and parents can relax. Sakina Homes understands that access to schools
Guide to living in Googong, NSW
They say Rome wasn’t built in a day – well, neither was Googong, a brand new township just 16 kilometres from Canberra’s CBD. This masterplanned community just over the ACT border, has already been two decades in the making and will eventually become home to around 18,000 people over the next 10 to 15 years. Developers
Butler’s pantry ideas: A versatile space for entertaining and storage
A butler’s pantry is a small room that’s easily accessible from the kitchen but is largely hidden from the dining or living areas of the house. The idea is that meals and drinks can be prepared out of sight of guests or where you are eating. Let’s delve into the history of these rooms and then
Roof Styles Explained
There’s no denying that choosing a roof for your home is an important decision. Not only does a roof protect us from the elements, but it also has a significant impact on the look and feel of your new home. So, where to begin? If you have a style of home in mind, be it contemporary,
Living room style with Interiors Addict Jen Bishop
Designing a dream living room space is all about bringing people together. In the second article in our series written by Jen Bishop from Interiors Addict, learn how to create a living room that is functional, stylish and reflects the way you and your family like to live.While many people will tell you the kitchen is the
