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Buying a home is the biggest investment that most of us will ever make. Much thought, effort, stress, emotion and time will inevitably be expended throughout your personal journey from home buyer to homeowner. There are a litany of questions that need answering, research that needs doing, and information that needs gathering before you make one of the biggest decisions of your life.

While the process of purchasing a home by its very nature will always have its challenges. At Catherine Park Estate we work closely with you every step of the way to ensure that buying your home – be it a completed home, a home & land package, or a block of land where you bring your own builder – is an easy, transparent and enjoyable process.

While you may only have to mow your lawn twice over Winter, there are downsides to ignoring lawn maintenance over the colder months of the year.

The majority of Australian grasses are best suited for the warmer months and if not looked after properly during the colder months can suffer some serious, long-lasting damage, including browning, thinning, and the intrusion of nasty weeds such as bindis.

Western Sydney already has everything a family needs to live and prosper without needing to regularly make the commute to Sydney’s CBD, and it’s about to get even better. The Australian and NSW governments are working with the Western Sydney City Deal towards plans for a Western Parkland City.

While not a binding commitment, the Western Sydney City Deal, involving the Federal and NSW State governments as well as eight Western Sydney mayors, represents a new level of collaboration between the three tiers of government.

The school holidays are always met with excitement that can quickly turn to frustration as kids and parents grapple with boredom and a lack of routine. The trick to peace is keeping them occupied with a range of activities, although that can quickly become expensive and exhausting. Below are some ideas that are not only local, but also friendly on the hip pocket.

It is all too easy to switch on the heater as the cooler weather sets in, but it can prove a costly decision when the power or gas bill arrives in the letterbox. Pair that with the strain on the environment and it’s clear why some old-fashioned warming tips are worth implementing in your home this winter.

Preheat the oven and get out the oven mitts – it’s time for some home cooking! The heat that is generated in a bustling kitchen from the oven and stovetop are instrumental in warming the place right up, as well as ensuring there is a homecooked meal at the end of it.