We think it’s time to share some Sydney love. Those that know us know how much we love this city. Those that live here know how great it is. Golden beaches, wonderful weather, and a world famous harbour that brings out the green-eyes amongst the rest of the world. There are lots of other reasons…
Category: General advice
One of us recently spent a week in Hong Kong and came back smiling. It’s such a vibrant and diverse place. It literally never sleeps, has all the wonderful aspects of Asia with seemingly none of the not-so-wonderful (except the pollution). But there are some elements which are so Sydney. It was a great place…
Losing your faith in humanity? The world feels a bit crazy right now. So much disaster and sadness in the news. It was making us depressed. But then we remembered that most human beings are decent and kind. That bad news sells and is therefore the things that the media push. So, we thought we’d…
Be empowered to make the right choices Every day we make choices. And every day those choices could have a huge impact on the environment. The more and more we learn about how things are made or how we’re disposing of things, the more we realise something isn’t working. The philosophy ‘be the change you…
Vs when’s it time to call in the professionals When things go wrong in the home, it’s so easy to think to ourselves “we can do that, I don’t need to pay someone”. But sometimes, DIY is a definite no-no. Especially when it involves electricity. As a Sydney Real Estate Agency who looks after tenants…
Start your path to sustainable city living As a Real Estate Agency in a densely-populated area, we know our fair share about apartment living. We also understand the sacrifices people make in terms of outdoor areas vs close proximity to the city. With the current drive for sustainable living it’s no wonder people are looking…
Is the spirit still alive in Sydney? When you’re looking for somewhere to live, you need to make sure it suits your lifestyle. It can’t always have everything you desire, we all know we have to make sacrifices somewhere. But it needs to have the right feel, be the right fit. One of those desires…
Are you stressing about the cost of your next power bill? Sydney Winters are fresh, bright and still sunny. But they certainly do get cold. Not necessarily cold in the temperature. But cold in our bones. Our houses aren’t insulated which means when the sun goes down, it can get pretty damn chilly. This also…
Tips for your washing machine, dryer and dishwasher Whether you live in an apartment or house, one thing’s for sure – you’ll have a few appliances. Washing machine, dryer and dishwasher are the ones that we certainly couldn’t live without. And, there’s nothing more frustrating than when they break down. So, we asked our friend,…
How well do you know this famous Sydney area? Kings Cross has been the talk of Sydney for as long as we can remember, for many different reasons. Its bohemian lifestyle, the violent underworld or its buzzing nightlife. It’s also changed immensely since the controversial ‘Lock-out laws’. Despite all the changes, it still manages to…
Life can get a little overwhelming Life can feel like one big rush. We’re always rushing somewhere, or doing something. We now have to make a conscious effort to pencil in the days where we’re not. This is ok. In fact, sometimes we thrive on it. But sometimes it’s important to just slow down. In…
The unknown culprit Every day we see something encouraging a healthy lifestyle – eating well, drinking water, exercising etc. And every day, we see people out and about putting that into practice. But, what you may not realise (we certainly didn’t) is that some experts say the air inside our own households can be five…