Living Blog
The New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start in a new home. Moving is exciting for the whole family, but it can also be overwhelming. Settling into a new house is about more than just changing the address on your utility bills--here are some of the ways that you can quickly make a new house into a home.
Unpack the essentials
When you move into a new home, you want to start living normally as soon as possible. This is helpful for kids and adults alike--we all enjoy stability. Unpack these essentials right away:
- Toiletries
- Basic kitchen utensils
- Change of clothes
- Bed linens
Don't worry...
10 tips for surviving a separation after Christmas
No matter what time of the year it is, the breakdown of a serious relationship is devastating. The holiday season, however, is especially difficult to get through, no matter whether you're on the...
The best places to retire in New South Wales
The best places to retire in New South Wales
Coping with stress this Christmas
Although Christmas is meant to be a relaxing time, the festive season has its own unique stresses. If you're not sure how to cope, here are some tips to help you stay calm and healthy over the...
The survival guide to moving house over Christmas
Selling your home or downsizing is stressful at the best of times, but moving house over Christmas brings its own unique challenges. However, with some careful planning, your conveyancing can go...
How the child care and protection process works in Australia
How the child care and protection process works in Australia
Are you worried about FACS taking your children away? Knowing how the child care and protection process works in Australia, and how...
The Bollen Memo - Episode 5
This month we speak to Ben Trenter, the Newcastle Branch Manager of Timerite Removals about how to get the best out of your move.
Time to sell the family home? How to help your parents downsize
There comes a time when it makes sense for your parents to leave the family home behind and find something more suitable to their needs. Whether they're looking to move closer to friends and...
Child care and protection: 3 real life case studies
In New South Wales, the law puts the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the children above all else. Government departments such as Family and Community Services (FACS) do not interfere in people’s...
10 downsizing tips for seniors
For most senior citizens, there comes a time when the family home feels too big and it feels right to downsize. People downsize for all sorts of reasons, including reducing living costs, moving...
