Outdoor Room
Jason from EdithvaleI would like to enclose my pergola to get more use out of the area but I would like to make it cost effective and avoid the messy planning approval process. Am I wanting too ... continue reading
Corian Kitchen
Samantha from TyabbI'm just trying to do some research on kitchen materials, one of my friends told me about a product called corian, what can you tell me about it and do you have anyone who uses it in your ... continue reading
Bamboo Flooring
Tim from SomervilleI am looking at putting new flooring through some rooms in my house that i am renovating at the moment. I would like timber but i have heard about Bamboo Flooring? Could you tell me a little bit ... continue reading
Storage Solutions
Laura & Phil from TrafalgarWe have just moved house, and have discovered we have alot of items that we don't want to throw away but do not want on display, so we are looking at different options for storage for these things. ... continue reading
Queues to be green at Peninsula tips
posted 2 weeks, 6 days, 15 hours, 59 minutes agoA RECORD amount of green waste was dumped at Mornington Peninsula tips on April 21-22 as residents took advantage of a no-charge weekend. ... continue reading
Is Your Building Inspector Qualified?
posted 2 weeks, 6 days, 16 hours, 25 minutes agoIssues surrounding the Building Commission and the use of unregistered inspectors have received a lot of media attention in recent ... continue reading
Freedom Tower officially NYC’ tallest building
posted 2 weeks, 6 days, 16 hours, 48 minutes agoThe Empire State Building has been pipped by a very large post making Freedom Tower the tallest building in ... continue reading
E-View Real Estate have a new listing
posted 3 weeks, 4 days, 20 hours, 2 minutes ago117/ Lot 12 Hade Ave, Bass, 3991 is now on the market! This stylish new home is positioned at the gateway to Phillip Island, Inverlock & Wilsons Prom and ideal for new home buyers, investors and for ... continue reading
THE Home Building Seminar
Saturday 1:00 pm, 2nd June 2012Here from peak body experts in the field speak about the latest trends and ... continue reading
Owner Builder - 3hr Workshop
Saturday 1:00 pm, 9th June 2012Learn about 'doing it yourself' in this informative FREE ... continue reading
Building Network Breakfast
Wednesday 7:15 am, 20th June 2012Join the leaders in the industry to discuss the reasons behind the massive shift by the major retailers and companies to the Mornington Peninsula. What is the attraction? ... continue reading
Green Design - 3hr Workshop
Saturday 1:00 pm, 23rd June 2012Learn about how you can have a Energy Efficient Home in this informative FREE ... continue reading
Proposed 2012 Energy Rating Scheme
In 2012 the federal government is aiming to introduce mandatory energy star ratings for homes being sold, built or rented out. The change is set to drop values of less energy efficient homes such as older homes or bigger than average homes.
Under the favoured system, vendors, builders and landlords would have to pay about $200 to have their property assessed and given an energy rating. A federal government study into a similar ACT scheme operating since 1999, which rates properties out of 10 stars, found a one-star difference affected selling prices by 3 per cent. Based on the median house prices in the Melbourne area a one-star variation would equal $17,700 and a three-star variation would equal $53,100.
A higher energy rating will mean greater resale potential so many new home builders are looking into energy efficient insulations, heating systems and electrical systems. Solar panels are becoming more and more popular to help with energy efficiency and will greatly increase a homes energy rating.
Home Innovations will be holding a free Enviro Seminar on Saturday August 20th at 1-2:30pm (click here to register) to help new builders or buyers understand their energy footprint and to talk about some of the different types of environmentally friendly energy systems that your home can benefit from.
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