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Jonathan Chancellor has posted an interesting article re the furture price growth of australian property: Tuesday, 11 October 2011 Price growth of 20% is forecast for Perth and price growth of 19% is forecast for Sydney by 2014, according to the QBE Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance housing outlook report researched and prepared by BIS Shrapnel. In Perth the forecast reflects the stronger economic conditions driven by accelerated investment in the mining and resource sector, and in Sydney the forecast is a result of the growing deficiency in household dwelling supply. Overall house prices in Perth are estimated to rise by a cumulative total of 20% over the forecast period – the highest among all capital cities – to $565,000 as at June ...

Living in Sydney means partaking in some of the best cuisine in the known universe. Is it any wonder then that the world’s top chefs will gather for the Real Masterchef program –  the Crave Sydney International Food Festival’s World Chef Showcase 2011.

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We’re a long way from the woes of the world here in Sydney’s Upper North Shore. In particular, the national debt crises dawning elsewhere.

These are serious problems and developed-world growth will be a long uphill struggle. For many governments, deficits will consume spending and it will take the best part of a decade to bring unemployment ...

Garage sale shoppers on Sydney’s Upper North Shore may wish to widen their horizons this coming weekend… as far afield as Cherrybrook.

On Saturday 24 September, the Giant Charity Garage Sale and Fair will be held there by the Rotary Club of West Pennant Hills and Cherrybrook.

You’ll find loads of bric-a-brac, a stack of books and assorted appliances, as ...

Residential property in Sydney's Upper North Shore is always appealing… even more so when the market slows.

Now could be an opportune time to trade up to a more expensive home.

A smart strategy would be to sell now and arrange alternate housing before buying your new home. This will give you time to get ...

This Sunday, 18 September 2011 a trip to the Bushland Shire Festival promises a fun-filled day for the whole family.

The festival is part of Galston Spring Fest 2011 – download map and program PDF – and will have events ...

Older homes, many of which can be found in Sydney’s Upper North Shore, are less likely to fair well under proposed energy star ratings for homes being sold or rented.

The Federal Government’s plan to introduce mandatory energy star ratings as early as next year will cost vendors and landlords about $200 for a property assessment.

Energy inefficient homes can also ...

Culture vultures here in Sydney’s Upper North Shore are always ready for entertainment that rises above the ordinary.

There’s every chance you’ll find what you’re looking for at the Sydney Fringe Festival, a multi-disciplinary showcase of new ‘alternative’ performance works.

The Fringe prides itself on ...

Sydney’s North Shore residents are no strangers to recycling. The aspect of it that excites most of us, though, is ‘upcycling’.

Upcycling is rewarding. It’s green. It makes practical sense. And it’s creative.

Improving your skills and exploring the creativity and environmental friendliness of upcycling is what ...

Sydney’s Upper North Shore owes much of its picturesque ambience to good rainfall and proximity to large picturesque bodies of water.

So, like many other Sydney-siders, we appreciate that water is not just essential but a profound aspect of our everyday lives.

The growing adherence to sustainable lifestyles, however, is not something ...

The trip from the North Shore to the Sydney Opera House promises a treat for lovers of dance and photography.

Free to view on the Opera House’s Western Broadwalk is Pushing for Perfection, a behind-the-scenes “photographic ...

Fluorescent lighting uses phosphor-coated glass tubes filled with an inert gas and a small amount of mercury.

Different gas mixes produce colour variations such that the warm glow of an incandescent bulb can be matched.

Compact fluorescents (CFLs) work the same way as standard fluorescents except ...

There are many more enjoyable pursuits than pushing a lawnmower around your North Shore yard on a hot day. So why not do your lawnmowing at night?

You're probably thinking: "The neighbours are going to love that!"

A former gun manufacturer, no less, has just the answer.

Swedish company Husqvarna has designed its new Auto-Mower ...

Even in the urbane surrounds of Sydney’s Upper North Shore, neighbourly relations can be tested by the presence of pets.

If it’s your pet that is the trigger for neighbourly irritation, consider the following…

Dogs need regular exercise. Without that, they will be less healthy and more likely to behave more erratically and cause ...

Artists in Sydney’s North Shore and beyond are encouraged to enter the 2011 Hornsby Art Prize. If your artwork wins, it will be acquired into the Hornsby Shire Council art collection and you’ll collect $5000 cash.

Painters and illustrators, sculptors ...

If you’re after renovation, design and decoration ideas for your North Shore property, you might want to bookmark the following:

3Dream – create floor plans and interiors using video-game technology. The results can be saved, printed or emailed. Choose from more than 7500 models for flooring, lights, art and furniture. ...

Condensation dampness can lead to mould and is due to excessive moist air inside a house. Here are some tips for curing your home of condensation dampness:

Treat any existing mould first, otherwise it could get worse.

Installing ceiling insulation stops the ceiling and the tops of walls from getting too cold, as well as insulating ...

Northern Sydney is celebrating a big win for people power. The NSW government is pledging to restore $1 million in funding after the community stood up en masse to make its point to parliament.

Wahroonga resident Dr Yvonne McMaster, who spearheaded the campaign for community palliative care services, was among the supporters ...

Good news for buyers and sellers in Sydney’s Upper North Shore – the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates stability and growing confidence in the Sydney residential property market.

This stability and optimism is fuelling expectations of rising activity from buyers over the coming months.

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