Archive for January, 2012

An inspiration is all you need

DIY

All out of ideas for your next home improvement best price cialis project?

Check out Home Ideas by Realestate.com.au

http://www.realestate.com.au/home-ideas/

With more than 20,672 images of beautifully designed homes, it will be more than enough inspiration to get you creative juices flowing!

Stop dreaming, start designing!

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Paddle Pop Adventure Park

Community events

When: 28 Jan & 29 Jan 2012 @ 8am

Venue: The Lake at Macquarie University, North Ryde, Sydney

Where: Macquarie University, North Ryde

Contact: Alicia Ford 8297 1512 or aford@respublica.com.au

Website: www.paddlepop.com.au

Sydney families looking for fitness, fun and excitement during the school holidays are in for and adventure when the first Paddle Pop Adventure Park arrives in Sydney.

Children of all ages will get the chance to join in the fun of the Paddle Pop Adventure Park where the jungle theme park will play host to the world’s longest Slip’n’Slide at 188m long.

Wits and reflexes …

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Fun Facts about Australia

Community news

To celebrate Australia Day, Better Homes Realty has gathered a list of fun facts about Australia, hope you enjoy them!

In 1954 Bob Hawke made it into the Guinness Record Book: he sculled 2.5 pints of beer in 11 seconds. Bob Hawke went on to become the Prime Minister of Australia.
The Australian Coat of Arms has on it a kangaroo and an emu. The reason for this is that the kangaroo and the emu cannot go backwards but can only walk forwards.
There are 1500 species of Australian spiders.
“To waltz Matilda” is …

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Renovate Your Home On The Go!

DIY

On a tight budget for your home renovations projects? Can’t find time to stick around the house and wait for inspirations to come?

Now you can renovate away from home, and best of all, you can try out different combinations until you’re happy – no money wasted!

Apps made for mobile devices such as phones and tablets are becoming increasingly popular in home renovations – offering instructions, choice of styles and furnitures, and some of them are actually free!
Here’s a list of some, to get you started:
Houzz (free on Apple) – a …

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Year of the Dragon celebrations in Eastwood

Community news

Local celebrations for the upcoming lunar new year – the biggest event in the Chinese calendar – will be centred on Eastwood, with fun and food planned from January 23 to February 21 at Eastwood Plaza.

Community groups from around the northern districts will welcome the year of the dragon with singing, games, morning teas and lunches.

The two most important annual events of the Ryde lunar new year celebration – the Community Cup Cooking Competition and Ryde Lunar New Year Grand Celebration – attract thousands of visitors and will be held …

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Australia Day in the Northern Districts

Community events

DAY AT THE COMMON
KILLER Queen bring back to life the visual excitement and stage energy of Queen and the flamboyant Freddie Mercury at the annual Australia Day Concert and Fireworks Spectacular at North Ryde Common. Proceedings kick off with well-known local group, the Shane Younger Band, followed by fabulous kids entertainment by Electric Lunchbox.

Covers band Shockdaze then picks up the pace before Killer Queen, voted the best Queen show in Australia, launch into the timeless and legendary sounds of Crazy Little Thing Called Love, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions and, of course, Bohemian Rhapsody. The event will …

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Hot new property for 14/Jan/2012

Property News

134 Darvall Road, West Ryde

4 bedrooms + study / 2.5 baths / 1 lock-up garage + carport

Open for Inspection: Saturday 11:00 to 11:40am or by appointment

Auction: 11th February, 2012 11:30am

- Warm and inviting family home

- Polished timber floors

- Quiet location

- Walk to schools, parks & shops

- Close to transport

- Brick home

- Separate lounge/dining

- 3 zoned ducted reverse cycle air-conditioning

- Outdoor entertaining

For more information, visit: Better Homes Realty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tips for taking out a mortgage

Home loans

When taking out a mortgage, work out exactly what you can afford.

One of the worst nightmares for any mortgage holder has to be defaulting on the loan repayments and having the property repossessed by a lender. It would also be a very bad look for the lender.

But that is exactly what can happen if you take on a loan you cannot service.

The best way to avoid such a situation is to be as prepared as you can for what can easily be one of the biggest financial commitments of your life.
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There are plenty of online calculators …

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Dream home checklist

Buying

There’s no shortage of horror stories about people who have bought a property that looked fine on the outside but which, in fact, hid serious defects.

Major problems and faults can cost property buyers many thousands of dollars to fix (that’s if they’re fixable at all), not to mention the emotional strain of watching your ”successful” purchase turn into a disaster.

So how can you avoid buying a lemon? The rule, as always, is to buy your first home using your head, not your heart.
Step inside… look for downsides as well as upsides when evaluating a home.
This means ensuring you thoroughly …

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Community Updates

Community events

Happy New Year everyone!

As 2012 kickstarts, we would like to update you on some local events happening in January.

Beginners Tai Chi Summer School

When: 2 Jan to 20 Jan (inclusive) @ 8am

Where: Lane Cove River Tourist Park

Unlimited Tai Chi classes over 3 weeks for $25. Book your place on line at www.takeawaytaichi.com.au or call Sue on 0419 231 098 to make other arrangements. Learn to relax and move at the same time in the beautiful surroundings of the Lane Cove National Park.Parking on Plaissey Road, train on Delhi Road.

Mobile Blood Service – Top Ryde

When: 11 Jan @ 11:00 am & 12 Jan @ …

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