Spending our money is something that we often do without thinking. It's just so easy to tap here or swipe there. But if you're planning on getting a mortgage soon, you need to become mindful of what you're spending on because lenders will look. They are taking a risk lending you a significant amount of money, so they need to ensure that you're responsible [...]
How do you create your dream lifestyle? Firstly, you need to know what that looks like. Will it be living happily and contently in your dream home? Will it involve an annual trip somewhere? Will it be lots of trips everywhere? Will it include a plan for helping your kids with a financial boost? Does it include collecting anything special or leaving a legacy [...]
These days tiny houses are all the rage. But whether you’re living in a tiny (or small) house by choice or necessity, the last thing you want to feel is cramped. So how do you maximise a small space or make a small space seem larger? Firstly, storage is your friend. Find ways to create storage spaces and get organised. Having “stuff” - whether [...]
If you’re planning on selling your home any time soon, you might want to think about your decorating choices. Whilst I love everything colourful and bright and cheery and happy, your potential buyer might not. They might want to imagine how their beautiful oatmeal linen lounge will look in your living room, but instead they might be blinded by the colour of your walls. [...]
Whether you're buying a home with plans for renovating or just wanting to do a few things around your home to make it more comfortable or up to date, your budget often plays a big role in your plans. So how do you get the most "bang for your buck" when it comes to renovating? These are my tips, based on my personal experience [...]
Do you change your decor depending on the season? I like to change things up as the weather starts to cool down or heat up. Winter brings out more soft furnishings - blankets, cushions and cosier stuff that feels warm and invites snuggling. In summer we go minimalist and bright to reflect the vibe of all things fun, active and outdoors. If you’ve got [...]
Last week we spoke about red flags to watch out for when you’re looking for a property to buy. But sometimes we may also be blinded by the green lights - all the great things about the house. So what are the green lights to look for? The first three things I always look for are location, budget and bones. If it's in a [...]
When you’re house shopping and find a property that ticks a lot of your boxes, it can be difficult to contain your excitement. Whilst this can be great because your hunt for the perfect home might be over, it can also be problematic if it blinds you from reality. The first thing we always recommend is to arrange an independent building & pest inspection [...]
As a mum, this is something that is a constant challenge for me. Do I give them pocket money? Do they have to work for it? What if one kid wants to earn money and is eager to do every job possible, and the other is too busy trying to keep up with school work to do anything more than that? Where do I [...]
How old is too old? How young is too young? Well it all depends on the context doesn’t it. What is it that you’re too old or too young for? I think it also depends a lot on the mindset. If you think you’re too old, then maybe you are. If your parents (or our laws) tell you you’re too young, then maybe you [...]
