The past two decades in the Inner West have seen fast-tracked urban renewal, as industry moves away and apartment buildings take over. The result is apartments suburbs, such as Pyrmont, which the local council aims to make “a sustainable inner city village.”
Pyrmont is a prime area for apartment development and living - stretching waterside views, [...]
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Sustainable Apartment Life in Pyrmont Village
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Pyrmont Apartment Living and the Rise of the Urban Cave Dweller
The ‘Australian Dream’ � a detached family house on a quarter-acre block in the suburbs? Perhaps now, with more apartments being built in major cities than houses, it’s time to rethink this traditional symbol of Australian life, and look at the century old ‘hidden’ history of apartment living in Sydney.
Apartment precincts, such as Pyrmont, are [...]
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Very Cool Urban Balconies in Pyrmont Village
Growing numbers of us are buying into the apartment lifestyle in what seems to be a never-ending stream of developments. Some of us want to be close to the CBD, and others, including empty nesters used to having a large garden, are seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle. Right here in the village of Pyrmont are some [...]
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Pyrmont Restaurants: Some Tasty Options within Walking Distance
If you are feeling hungry and not sure where or what to eat, I would recommend the many delectable restaurants in Pyrmont Village. One might be mistaken for thinking that there is not that much to choose from but this is no longer the case. Pyrmont Village Restaurants offer an abundance of options to suit [...]
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Mina Zheng Profile - Feng Shui Consultant
I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Sydney based Feng Shui consultant Mina Zheng . She discussed with me briefly about the complex (and slightly confusing) philosophy of Feng Shui. “Feng Shui is the art of arranging the physical environment in a way that harmonizes with the daily lives of the individuals and groups [...]
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Pets In Apartments
One of the hardest things about leaving your house in the suburbs behind to move into a flat in the big, bad city can be abandoning Fluffy and Woofels. Apartment living greatly reduces your options when it comes to looking for pets, as many otherwise great creatures suddenly seem too large, high maintainance or smelly. [...]
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5 Tips for Ending Tenancy for renters, landlords and neighbours in Pyrmont
Notice, Notice, Notice A notice of termination must always be given far in advance, whether you are the tenant or the landlord. Always make sure your notice complies with the legal time minimum.
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Apartment Gardens
“I thought people chose to live in apartments so they could avoid annoying pass-times like gardening,” a helpful friend commented when I shared my latest writing exploits with him. “Get a real house” was another inspiring suggestion.
Mockery aside, apartment gardening is becoming increasingly popular amongst city dwellers of all ages and income brackets. “My herb [...]
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Pyrmont Real Estate
There are a number of different options when it comes to living in Pyrmont, and different choices will suit different people. While there isn’t much for garden fanatics seeking wide-open spaces and room for a big dog, or those with McMansion designs, it is possible to accommodate quite a decent sized family in this harbour-side [...]
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7 Tips for Finding Your Dream Home in Pyrmont
Start Early!
The Sydney rental market is extremely competitive at the moment, which means you will be up against a lot of people when it comes to finding your new apartment. Some of these people will have better paid jobs than you, more stable family arrangements, better credit histories and more positive references.
