I love Mayfield for its village feel. Everywhere you go, there is a surprise. It’s a cute cottage garden that grabs your attention when walking the dog. It’s the stranger that gives you’re a genuine ‘hello’ as you pass one another. It’s catching a...
Returning home to the Motherland I just sold Santiago’s home in Waratah West. When I first walked into his home, it reminded me of my parents place back in Sydney. Only the most treasured items on display. It was the picture of his son as a child. A small...
When the beautiful art deco building on the corner of Havelock Street and Maitland Road was undergoing a makeover, I kept a close eye on what was going to open there. There were sneak peaks on instgram. I even did the weekly walk-by with my dog Stella to see what...
A property covenant is complicated but its definition doesn’t need to be. In essence, a property covenant can guide or restrain how you build or alter your property. Simple, right? But see if you can read the following without pulling your hair out. Its purpose is to...
Retirement is a time to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle. For most people, it also means keeping to a budget to make the most of your savings, pension and expenses. Where you’re going to live once retired is usually a decision that people make before they actually leave...
Without doubt the one word that universally freaks out most potential purchasers is asbestos. We have all heard terrible stories of people developing cancer and dying from its poisoning. The reality is though, that there would be few homes in Newcastle (besides those...
