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The process of applying for building approval through your local council can be lengthy, with lots of bureaucratic red tape. Private Certifiers are becoming increasingly popular, as they offer a more efficient and streamlined process for gaining building approval. Introduced in South Australia on 1st April 2019, the Accredited Professionals Scheme for Private Certifiers is

There are many reasons to have plants and flowers in your life. Bringing plants and flowers into your home is wonderful but creating and maintaining an outdoor garden on your balcony offers even more benefits. Studies have shown that being able to see plants can help reduce stress levels, while tending to plants is an

There are many factors to consider when purchasing a property. One key decision to make is whether you are going to purchase the property as an investment and rent it out, or live in it yourself as an owner occupier. If this is your first property purchase, the First Home Owner Grant offers an incentive

People downsize for many reasons, and there are lots of things to think about when considering making the move into a smaller home. Sometimes the maintenance of a family home can become a burden, and the decision to downsize provides an opportunity to spend that time and money more effectively. Many of us have strong

The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) was first introduced in July 2000. It was designed to offset the impact on home ownership when the GST (Goods and Services Tax) was introduced. The First Home Owner Grant is a national scheme, however it is regulated and funded individually by each of the individual states and territories.

We have previously explored the many advantages of buying an apartment off the plan, but one of its biggest benefits is the extended timeframe. Purchasing an apartment off the plan gives you space and time to organise all those things that are involved with moving to a new home, such as: Organising a bank guarantee

  At the beginning of December 2020, the Federal Government announced that it would be extending its successful HomeBuilder Grant scheme. The HomeBuilder grant was originally announced on 4th June 2020 to help the residential construction market recover from the anticipated impact of Covid-19. You can read more about the original grant scheme here. Contracts

URB4N Apartments are being built in Kurralta Park, within The City of West Torrens. The original District Council of West Torrens was established in July 1853 and has become smaller over time as several areas within the original boundaries have been split off to form new municipalities. These days The City of West Torrens encompasses

If you are downsizing from a house into an apartment, you may be wondering how you will find space for all your possessions in your new home. The good news is that URB4N Apartments offer already-spacious designs, and there are many ways you can store your things even more efficiently without having to become a

There is almost always an excuse to skip the gym, right?  It’s too hot or too cold. It’s too early or too late. You’re too tired or too busy. The latest bingeable series has just dropped on Netflix. You’ve been invited out to dinner. Your best friend is having a mid-life crisis. It’s a day