Rental property vacancy rates are going through a drought phase, having dropped to just over 1 per cent in February. Since January, rental vacancies have decreased by 0.7 per cent in Epping, Hunters Hill and Ryde, as well as other middle ring suburbs located within 10km to 25km from Sydney’s CBD. Real Estate Institute of [...]
Easy Care Gardening, an organisation whose volunteers care for the gardens of elderly people throughout the northern district, including Hornsby Shire, has been awarded a NSW Seniors Week Achievement Award for its valuable community service work. The awards, held at the City Recital Hall, recognised outstanding leadership, initiative and contributions made by seniors and seniors’ [...]
Voting does not have to be a drag, as you can fulfil your duties as a citizen and have some fun as well this weekend in Epping. The local community has organised a special Fete on Election Day at Epping North Public School. After you put in your vote, come and enjoy the rest of [...]
According to recent research data, first time home buyers tend to search the net for ‘‘no deposit’’ home loans. Unfortunately their search is unlikely to yield results. Internet searches for ‘‘no deposit loans’’ have increased by at least 28 per cent since the beginning of 2011. First home buyers would like to enter the property [...]
Hornsby Council has organised another round of native plant giveaways and Epping residents are invited to pick up four free new plants for their gardens on Saturday, 26 March, from Council’s Community Nursery, 28 Britannia St, Pennant Hills between 1pm and 3pm. Choosing to plant local native plants in your garden is not only environmentally friendly [...]
Tai Chi is the most relaxing way to keep fit ever invented, but it is a martial art nevertheless. Combining slow movements with a disciplined approach, Tai Chi works by focusing the mind exclusively on the fluid yet formal movements and controlled breathing, which results in a state of mental calm and clarity. Offering many [...]
According to recent research data, 40 suburbs in Sydney’s west and inner west have recorded top results in house, unit and land plot sales over 2010, along with almost a dozen southwestern suburbs in the direction of Campbelltown. Despite sales numbers falling by 11 per cent across Sydney, the more affordable western suburbs are reaping [...]
If you are planning to give your Epping home interiors a touch of class using a few key pieces of antique furniture, but antiquing is not your hobby, here are a few handy tips on how to tell if a particular item is actually an authentic antique. To get an idea of the look and [...]
On Sunday, 13 March, come and join other community members for an event celebrating children and at the same time organised as a fundraiser for the New Zealand earthquake recovery effort. On the day there will be many family-oriented activities to enjoy, specifically with kids in mind, including a jumping castle, face painting, an animal [...]
According to the most recent RP Data report, 2010 saw the largest sales numbers fall in a decade, reaching 20 per cent. Sydney however, suffered least on the national level, with a decrease in sales activity of -11.4 per cent. Other capital cities experienced more drastic downward trends, with Darwin being the worst affected with [...]