This is a guest post by Damian Mills. Damian is a mortgage broker with Loan Market Home Finance Brokers in Maddington. The big news over the past month has undoubtedly been the reduction in the interest rates on a number of fixed home loan products, particularly those over two and three year terms. Some of the …
Five ways to protect your home from termites
Termites. The mere mention of the word can cause homeowner hysteria. These pesky insects silently invade your home and can leave you with a staggering repair bill. Unfortunately we do a lot of things that can attract termites to our homes. Here are a few tips to stave off a full blown attack. Keep wood …
Fretting mortar and how to fix it
Fretting mortar is a common problem for brick and stone homes, especially in homes built up until the late seventies. Essentially it’s where the mortar between brickwork begins to ‘fret’ or fall away. If you spot it early there’s a good chance you can escape any major structural damage and a potentially large repair bill. …
