Modernist symbols like glass and steel can be procured cheaply by manufacturers and the fact that they lend to the needs of uncluttered spaces and purposeful designing makes modernism a much liked concept today. In an article for the website realestate.com.au, Holly Jones talks about how we have come to prefer clean and purposeful furniture placement, easy-on-the-eye illusion of space, and uncluttered look in our homes. All of these add to the level of sophistication.
The modernist idea also borrows heavily from the minimalist look- where anything not completely required is left out. Jones is right in her evaluation that this trend may be a direct result of the success of open plan living.
You can read the original article here.
How do you measure Modernist against Bohemian against Traditional?
I remember commenting on a Michael Yardney article which talked about the distinct tastes of Sydneysiders and Melburnians when it comes to choosing home features for themselves. Real estate constructors have been served well with the knowledge that “public transport access” and “shops in the vicinity” mattered more to Melburnians whereas ‘traffic’ mattered a lot for Sydneysiders.
Take one look at the number of ground floor properties sold as against the non-ground floor properties. Take one look at the difference in purchase prices via the comparable sales report. Take one look at their rental rates. I bet you will find a stark difference. Ground floor units have not been perceived as a desirable purchase historically and this has its own sound reasons.
Investors love the ring of the term Capital Growth; the way the term melts in their mouth. Having said this, capital growth is not always there for the taking. Achieving it needs a few hard measures, a lot of Due Diligence and a disciplined, investment-oriented mindset. It goes without saying that you have to choose your property in right suburbs but is it all you need to do? Let us find out.
Credit cards have increased our propensity towards debt but I dare to believe that our credit-savviness is a result of our own paltry attitude towards handling plastic money. Yes, credit cards can allow you that great buying leverage but if your line of thinking is, “I have to pay this amount in the future and future exists only in the mind”, you have got your maths utterly wrong. That day in the future will come at you at the speed of 60 minutes per hour and soon enough you will have to pay. If, however, you can be disciplined with this powerful tool, there is no reason why credit cards cannot become a weapon in your hand. Let me show you how it can help a renovator- one among its many uses.
Our obsession for big homes has helped us displace a long-standing trend. For the first time, homes built in Australia are bigger than those built in America and this change in statistic-sheet needs some serious introspection. It is time to ponder whether we actually need such big homes, especially in the light of an ever-imminent housing shortage.
