If you were counting on a pre-approval to secure your new property, looking to refinance, or shopping for a home loan, things have changed in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Lenders are revising their lending criteria, with a focus on borrowers considered to be in high-risk industries. “Generally where a customer is in a…
Do you remember when deep drawers replaced cupboards in the kitchen? It changed our lives, because suddenly we could find the right Tupperware container, see what was lurking in the back of the pantry, and retrieve a saucepan without doing a complete reshuffle. Hardware technology has continued to grow, as manufacturers expand the scope and…
We’ve seen Australia suffering with drought this last year and with that comes the essential restrictions on our water consumption. Luckily, there are ways we can do our bit to help with this, one of which is by installing a water tank. Many new water wise suburbs in Wagga have even made it a requirement…
Here are Hurst Homes, your health and safety is our number 1 priority. So we have altered our services to maintain business as usual and ensure all members of our community are protected. We are now practicing social distancing, with our office and display home now only open for private appointments. Private tours and Facetime…
A premium home-automation system – also known as a smart-home system – allows you to control multiple functions in the home, such as lighting, heating and cooling, audio, security, door locks and even kitchen appliances – from a single device, be it a touch-screen remote control or an app on your phone or tablet, from…
When planning your new kitchen you probably have your eye on a particular style of sink, but the big question is, does it really suit the way you do the dishes, prepare food and clean up? Every sink style and material has pros and cons, so be sure to weigh them up – living with…
It has never been a better time to be a First Home Buyer. With Interest rates currently the lowest in history and the Governments First Home Owners Grant, waived stamp duty and their newest grant, The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme! The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme was introduced towards the end of 2019 and…
Shiplap is sort of rustic, sort of raw and sort of looks like it should be installed outside rather than in. So it makes perfect sense, at a time when sliding barn doors are all the rage, that shiplap is a hot choice for cladding interior walls and ceilings. But what exactly is shiplap, how…
Open shelving in the kitchen is a bit of a love-it-or-leave-it idea, and whether it’s practical or not largely comes down to how you use your kitchen. But if you do want to incorporate floating or open shelves, a question emerges: where should you hang them? There are many great places to put open shelves,…
Laminates have had a bad rap in the past, often seen as a cost-effective alternative to their authentic counterparts, such as natural stone and marble. What’s more, up until now, dark-coloured laminates have been vulnerable to fingerprints, marks and scratches, resulting in lighter-coloured laminates being the preferred choice for countertops, cupboards and vanities. Thanks to…
