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For many first home buyers, cracking into the Sydney housing market can be extremely challenging and often means settling for a house that will meet some but not all of your needs. While a fixer-upper has its appeal, particularly if

Whether it’s accommodating for elderly parents or twenty-somethings that are not ready to leave the nest, many Sydneysiders are finding themselves in a position where they need to either find a bigger house or reconfigure their current home to support

Almost every aspect of our lives is shaped by our home’s physical location and the building itself including how much we sleep, how well we socialise and how safe we feel. It makes sense then that if you are considering

Are you looking to introduce a master suite as part of your second storey renovation? The main bedroom can often be the only space in our family homes that feels like ‘our own’. Whether it’s purpose is for a parent’s

Almost everyone knows someone who’s undergone a major home renovation and regrets some mistakes that were made along the way. While the final product of a major home renovation can feel like a dream come true, the journey to get

As Sydney house prices have continued to skyrocket over the past 15 years, many homeowners are deciding not to sell and be creative with their current living arrangements. Here are 6 lessons that can be learned from the recent house

Residential real estate is becoming more and more expensive as time goes on and it’s certainly not looking like abating any time soon. So what do you do if you’re already a homeowner but you need more space?

Unless you’re one of the few who has mastered the art of minimalism, the chances are that owning too much stuff is making your home feel uncomfortable and closed-in. Building a second storey addition with lots of purpose-built storage is

With utility bills soaring in Australia, many home owners are becoming more interested in how to remodel their houses so that they are more energy efficient all year round. Keystone will explore the question on the minds of many a

Regret over how much was spent on a renovation and the realisation that the property may be overcapitalised is much more common than you might think. Popular TV shows make renovation for profit look pretty simple but in practice it’s

For many young couples in Sydney, buying the home of their dreams seems like an impossibility that requires a long waiting game. Those fortunate enough to break into the market, are usually faced with a house that doesn’t meet their

Here at Keystone, we often come across homeowners who have started their second storey renovations only to face significant setbacks in having the work completed. Particularly when your house no longer meets your family’s needs, the last thing you need

So you want to build a second storey renovation but don’t want to end up with a cowboy builder or one who does a runner mid-project? It’s not a light decision when it comes to deciding on the best building

Choosing a colour for a just one room can be tricky enough, so for many, the idea of picking a colour palette for the whole of a major home renovation can seem like an overwhelming task. Whether it’s for interiors

How do you know whether a home remodelling project will pay off when it comes to selling up? Before embarking on a remodelling project, you should consider whether the change adds value to the resale value of the home. Here