Category Archives: Architectural Advice
You Can Still Buy. Here’s How
It appears that the prices we have been experiencing for the past 18 months are here to stay – at least for the quality properties. For many, prices may seem a touch out of reach. WHAT ARE THE CHOICES FOR…
Should you just pay more?
When the market is strong and prices feel like they are increasing weekly, to buy the property, should you just pay more? This is not a simple yes or no answer. There are many things to consider: Depending on how…
Downsizing? Where to from here
Downsizing? Where to from here One of the fastest growing property markets in Melbourne is the ‘downsizer’ market. Gone are the days where the ageing population is happy to potter around the house and garden until greener pastures present….
Good Access for Cars
High on the list for many people buying a period home is the need for a garage or carport. Fair enough, we need our cars for everyday life to get around and most people who buy properties over $1m often…
Good floor plan flow
When looking to buy a home, floor plan flow is really important. If rooms are arranged in an awkward way, then the functionality and livability of the home can be seriously affected. Pokey corners, dark spaces and cramped passageways often…
Architectural Concept – 19 Marlborough Ave Camberwell
The Golf Links Estate in Camberwell had a very distinctive uniform style – and it had a real charm. If you are lover of the English style (that is to say brick homes, with tiled roofs, timber windows and cottage…
Two Up and Two Down
The ‘two up and two down’ topic comes up quite regularly when we discuss homes with clients, but we rarely buy these homes. Why not? A ‘two up and two down’ home is one with two bedrooms upstairs and two…
Good homes to renovate
A question I am often asked is “What style of home is easiest to renovate?” Naturally, there are exceptions to any rule, yet there are some basic things to consider if you are buying a home so that you will…
Lose the View to the Loo!
Lose the View to the Loo! One little pet hate I have when inspecting homes is the inappropriate (or thoughtless) positioning of the toilets within the floor plan itself or within the bathroom. There isn’t anything nice about a toilet…
Architectural Concepts – 6 Kyarra St, Hampton
Looking to buy in Bayside? One with flexibility … 6 Kyarra Street, Hampton. Why this house could work for you now … and into the future. Position – works for families of all stages • Centrally located between Sandringham and…
