Pre Settlement Inspections
PROPERTY & YOU – BY PAUL MCKENZIE, ABS CONVEYANCING When purchasing a residential property, comes time for settlement. You are entitled to a final inspection of the property, prior to settlement, known as a pre settlement inspection. A pre-settlement inspection, is to make sure, everything is fine, with the property is in the same condition, […]
Journey to Learning Blocks Dural
My journey to Learning Blocks Dural was driven by a deep passion for early childhood education and a commitment to creating an exclusive, premium early learning environment. As a solicitor with a background in law, ethics, and customer remediation, my path led me to the education sector— inspired by my own children and the belief […]
Property & You – By Paul McKenzie, ABS Conveyancing Residential Off the Plan & Covenants Review
Currently, the NSW government is having a review into Residential Off the Plan & Covenants. Key issues over Residential Off the Plan – Vendor disclosures, sunset clauses & sunset date extensions. Lack of updates from Vendor developers, especially on issues and problems that would cause delay, to the expected practical completion & settlement time frame. […]
Aussie’s Summer Sizzlers
Local pump manufacturing heroes, Aussie Pumps, have launched a “Summer Sizzler” catalogue, loaded with great products at Summer Sizzler prices. The range includes the worlds best high pressure Fire Pumps selling for $800 each ex GST, hundreds of dollars below other brands that have far less capability. Also on offer are Transfer Pumps from 1” […]
Helping Your Loved One With Hearing Loss: Tips for Better Communication
As we approach Hearing Awareness Week, it’s essential to recognise the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss and how we can support them in effective communication. While hearing aids are beneficial for many, some may still require additional assistance depending on the severity of their condition. Let’s explore some practical strategies for helping your […]
Hornsby Greens Berowra Campaign
Hornsby Greens Berowra Campaign: Proposed Policy Foci Immediate Cost of Living Crisis Measures • Regulate the banks, including the Reserve Bank: bring down mortgage rates • Universal healthcare: GP for free, dental & mental health into Medicare • Fix the housing crisis: support renters and first home buyers • Defend workers’ rights: lift wages • […]
How Can We Live With More Love and Build Our Community Spirit?
I believe part of the answer is by being gracious with every person we meet. For example, do you know the name of the person who makes your coffee at the local cafe? Have you ever said hello to the lady who sits in the corner every morning? In January, I decided to step out […]
Real Estate Matters Confidence, Cuts and Opportunity
As we head into 2025 with a much-awaited interest rate decrease and further rate cuts anticipated to follow, this gives buyers, sellers and the property market as a whole greater confidence and relief. Whether the reserve bank makes the next rate cuts or not, the major banks will, as whoever reduces their rates will enjoy the lion […]
Chains Mowers & Chainsaws – Your Trusted Experts For Over 40 Years
At Chains Mowers & Chainsaws, we’ve been providing expert sales, service, and repairs for all your outdoor power equipment needs for over 40 years. A family-owned business run by husband and wife team, Brett and Sharyn Chain, alongside their son Zac, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and expert advice. We are excited […]
Aussie is Growing
With climate change kicking in, local success story, Australian Pump Industries, is having trouble keeping up with demand from all over the world. The success of the company is based on it’s ethics and value for money product line. “We design and build machines as if we are going to use them ourselves”, said Aussie Pumps Chief Engineer, John […]
