Hornsby Heritage Steps are getting the proper heritage treatment as works are underway to restore them to their former glory. Hornsby Shire Council’s efforts to restore the region’s heritage site include helicopter service, which is being used to deliver building materials such as heavy sandstone blocks as part of grant funded government project. The steps [...]
According to recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics NSW’s new home construction starts declined by a seasonally adjusted 20.1 per cent in the June 2011 quarter. The statistics indicate the biggest single quarterly fall in five years experienced in the state. In view of such a significant drop industry commentators are calling for [...]
The improved insulation standards help Epping residents make their homes more energy efficient. On the other hand, when insulating a house, home owners must be aware of potential condensation problems. Condensation occurs where humid air comes in contact with a cooler surface. In traditionally built homes any condensation evaporated quickly due to better ventilation. Nowadays [...]
Epping residents are invited to drop by the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook on Saturday, 24 September 2011 for the Giant Charity Garage Sale and Fair. Expect to find anything you might need for your home, as the sale will include stacks of books, plants for your garden, bric-a-brac items, furniture, appliances [...]
Premium home values have recorded a decline of 5.6 per cent across the capital cities over the year until June 2011, according to the latest research from RP Data. The top end sector of the market recorded a peak of 19 per cent over the year ending in March 2010, while the affordable sector of [...]
Did you know that now you can rent all the packaging materials for your Epping move? Currently many moving companies on the market have begun offering the rental of moving boxes as well as other packing materials such as wrapping paper, tape roll and markers! While this idea might seem strange at first, it actually [...]
Epping residents are invited to keep their diaries free on Sunday, 18 September 2011 as the Bushland Shire Festival at Fagan Park, Arcadia Road, in Galston is on from 10am to 4pm. The Festival is part of Galston Spring Fest 2011 and it is bound to be a fun day out for the whole family, [...]
In the current housing market, the affordable property end has remained resilient in terms of value, while the high end housing is experiencing more of a price drop. Home values in the most highly priced suburbs across Australia’s capital cities have declined by 5.6 per cent over the year to June 2011, compared with a [...]
Epping is known for its many dog friendly parks and pet loving residents, however many locals are not aware that they are required to register their cats and dogs as per the local council requirements. Doing so means your pet can easily be returned to you when lost and it is part of responsible pet [...]
Epping residents are invited to come along to the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Expo, which is a free community event, taking place on Tuesday, 13 September 2011. The Expo is aimed primarily as an information session for young people 15 years old and over, however parents are also welcome to attend. Come and discuss your career [...]