Western Property December 2 2022

WHY WALLPAPER IS A KEY DESIGN TREND NEXT YEAR

Creating a sanctuary at home is still key for interior design in 2023.

While we are feeling more energised, we continue to place enormous value on the way we live in our homes, embracing the pleasure that serenity and tranquillity can bring to our daily lives.

Wallpaper remains a key complement to creating the perfect ambience, as colour and pattern continue to have a meaningful impact in our homes.

“Wallpaper will bring tactility and vibrancy to our homes in 2023, bringing out the haptic trend that is a sensorial delight,” said Paula Taylor, Trends and Design Expert, Superfresco Easy.

2023 Key Colour Trends: Neutrals

Traditional neutrals such as grey, taupe, and timber

brown add calmness and sophistication to interior home design and will always be popular due to its subtleness, while warmer rich tones will pull through in 2023.

Neutrals introduce a calming atmosphere that is often balanced with darker layers. Silvery geometric outlines deliver wallpaper that is both masculine and contemporary. Styling is easy, work with black and grey interiors. Alternatively, bring colour back the space by selecting colourful soft furnishings that will act as a fun feature look.

2023 Design Trends: Wood, Brick, Panels, Tiles 2023 will see a lot of realis tic wallpapers that replicate wood, bricks, panels, and tiles.

“This is a much easier and inexpensive way to achieve a look or trend in your room

than going to the expense of the real thing,” Ms Taylor said.

For those seeking middle ground between stripes and shapes, geometric wall paper designs are a popular option.

Tile-themed wallpaper and its simplified, struc tured design is on trend. Geometric arrangements with monochrome colour schemes offer pattern and routine, bringing a sense of tradition and comfort to rooms.

Once a major investment in a home’s look, wallpaper is now a design element that can be easily changed with the trends thanks to removable options, like Superfresco Easy.

Its ‘Paste the Wall’ tech nology allows homeowners and even renters alike to quickly put up wallpaper without the mess.

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Oran Park Town is rapidly becoming the best place to live, work and play in South West Sydney, and your business has an opportunity to meet to the needs of the fastest-growing region in NSW.

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What is so great about this property?

Beautifully presented and maintained, high quality kitchen reno, timber floors throughout, multiple living areas, lovely rural outlook.

Who does this property suit? Families.

Tell us about the suburb the property is in?

Luddenham is a quiet rural village, with a lovely community feel. Located within a close proximity to the new Badgerys Creek airport.

BE YOUR OWN BOSS OR EXPAND YOUR EXISTING BUSINESS

This is a professional safety and compliance business that specialises in the maintenance and installation of residential safety solutions dealing primarily with the Real Estate Industry, predominately in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains, to ensure that properties are safe and compliant to the current Australian Standards.

We provide responsible, comprehensive, friendly and excellent service, by implementing and managing a smoke alarm and safety compliance program that is all about tenant safety, making agents and landlords lives easier and protected with detailed documentation.

Safety is our number one goal. Customer service and technology are at the forefront of our organisation. We ensure that all services are carried out professionally and in compliance with relevant legislation and current Australian Standards, with documentation to show that work has been done and what actions were taken to achieve compliance.

We have grown this business with personal service and quality of work, and it is now ready to be taken to the next level but as we want to move towards retirement, we need someone else to take the next step.

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MORE RATE PAIN IS COMING FOR BORROWERS

Broking Breakdown has spent a week checking out economic matters across the ditch where New Zealand’s central bank has been dishing out much tougher medicine to mortgage holders than the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).

While I was in the land of the long white cloud, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced a record increase to its official cash rate of three quarters of a percentage point, taking it to 4.25 per cent with predictions it could reach a peak of 5.5 per cent.

RBNZ Governor Adrian Orr admitted the cash rate needed to go higher than previously forecast, and quicker than first thought, to fight runaway infla tion currently at 7.2 per cent. The central bank’s battle with inflation is likely to send New Zealand into a recession in the second quarter of 2023.

The RBNZ only deliberates on the cash rate seven times a year, unlike the RBA board which meets 11 times. The RBNZ’s rate hiking started well before the RBA, which currently has a cash rate of 3.1 per cent.

But RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe has given a strong indica tion of more pain for borrowers when the central bank meets for the last time this year on Tuesday.

In a speech last week, Dr Lowe said Australians need to get used to higher interest rates,

inflation, high energy prices and low wages for the next couple of years.

The RBA Governor also said workers’ demands for more money to combat the soaring cost-of-living would only back fire and threaten to repeat the high inflation of the 1970s and 1980s.

“If we all buy into the idea that wages have to go up to compen sate people for inflation it will be painful, so best avoid that,” he said.

Dr Lowe raised the possibility of a recession if inflation was not brought under control. He also cited global tensions including the war in Ukraine, ageing populations, rising energy costs and the increase in extreme weather events as continuing economic chal lenges. The RBA could raise interest rates 50 basis points next week.

Being in the industry for over 8 years has provided me with a deep understanding of what my clients need, their frustrations, challenges and their short and long-term goals.

I also leverage an extensive tenancy database with over 70,000 tenants and a very experienced property management team to deliver REAL results and quality service.

BATH TYPES:

Freestanding - These baths just sit on your floor, with no walls or frame to support them. The only downside with a freestanding bath is you don’t have room to place things around it.

Inset - Sits within a frame which is usually tiled. If you’ve got limited space, you can install this type of bath with a shower overhead.

Back-to-Wall Freestanding Baths - A great option for people who have their heart set on a freestanding bath, but with the convenience of a shelf to put your items on.

Corner Bath - These are triangular in shape & pushed into a corner of your bathroom. A little less common these days. Speak to your local Cook’s Showroom Consultant who will help you with your bath requirements!

STC’s or Small Scaled Technology Certificates are an incentive provided by the Federal Government to assist with the uptake of Solar Systems with most retailers offering them as an upfront discount.

1. Determined by the size of the Solar System (panels) and where you reside in Australia.

2. Do not end until 2030. They do gradually reduce each year up to then, on the 1st of January.

3. You can claim for multiple installations on the one address. That is if you are looking to upgrade an older system for a newer, larger system you may well be able to claim the rebate again – and again. There are some requirements for this.

4. Systems do need to be designed and installed by trained and licensed tradespeople.

Don’t hesitate to contact us for more ininformation on how best to maximise your STC initiatives.

A mineral pool is similar to a salt pool but it uses a mixture of Salt (Sodium Chloride) , Magnesium, Potassium and sometimes Borate.

Swimming in a Mineral Pool has great health benefits. You can find yourself sleeping better. The water will feel softer. Your eyes shouldn’t hurt and get itchy. Your hair won’t get as tangled and you won’t have that “crusty” feeling on your skin after a swim.

There are no special machines to buy to convert your pool to a mineral pool and the process can be done gradually as well. Simply add the minerals to the water instead of using traditional salt. Over time the mineral concentration will increase and you will be feeling the benefits of the transition.

At Towns Conveyancing, we understand how important making the correct decision is –whether it be your first home or an investment property. We’re here to help you throughout the journey and aim to simplify the process to leave you with time for yourselves. We are committed to you, will guide you through all the necessary steps and will ensure that your transaction is as stress-free as possible. We pride ourselves on the ability to cover every aspect of your transaction and communicate with you at all times – keeping you informed each step of the way. We assist with the following;

We’ve won multiple awards, and know what we’re doing when it comes to buying and selling.

We’ve been servicing the Penrith community since 2002. With over 20 years of conveyancing experience, we pride ourselves on ensuring that you’re in safe hands.

We’re happy to help you, day or night. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way, and should you need anything else, we’re willing to help..

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REAL ESTATE FLASHBACK

Check out some of these classic photos from real estate years gone by, thanks to Penrith Library.

CYRIL GILLIN REAL ESTATE, GREAT WESTERN HIGHWAY, ST MARYS. THIS BUILDING WAS LOCATED NEXT TO THE BAND CLUB. PHOTO TAKEN 1980.

C. J. WELCH REAL ESTATE OFFICE WAS LOCATED IN STATION STREET, PENRITH NEXT TO THE RED COW HOTEL. CHARLES WELCH IS STOOD BESIDE HIS CAR PROMOTING PENRITH SHOPPING WEEK IN 1936.

HERE’S A SHOT OF DGN REAL ESTATE ON HIGH STREET FROM 1998.