For the second time in two years Mudgee real estate agency The Property Shop has cleaned up at the Australasian Real Estate Results Achievement Awards.
Presented at the Sydney Convention Centre on Monday, The Property Shop was crowned Australasian Rural Agency of the Year for the second consecutive time. Continue reading The Property Shop sweeps Australasian awards
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For cash-strapped retirees whose wealth was decimated by the global financial crisis, a reverse mortgage may seem like an easy solution. But the loan product can balloon over time and wipe out much of the equity in their home. Continue reading Reverse mortgage can be a burden
“It’s very heart-breaking, people euthanising their beloved pet because they can’t find accommodation,” he said.
The People and Pets veterinarian is pushing for more pet-friendly rental properties to be made available to encourage more families to adopt animals and stop the displacement of loved family members. Continue reading Vet pleads for landlords to allow pets
Local identity Hugh Bateman is calling on the region to work together to stamp out littering and keep our area of the world beautiful.
“As a whole it’s not an untidy district, it’s just as much about prevention and creating awareness that littering won’t be accepted as the region grows,” Mr Bateman said. Continue reading Let’s keep Mudgee beautiful
The Mid-Western region is being sold as an escape to beat “coastal congestion” this holiday season.
Mudgee Region Tourism Inc. CEO Lucy White said the region had plenty of greenery to admire, many museums to visit and an abundance of adventure experiences.
“For instance Mudgee has become a popular destination for cyclists and their families,” she said.
“You can cycle your way around the vineyards or other areas and not have to worry about coastal traffic.” Continue reading Region to promote escape from coastal congestion
Mudgee Men’s Shed will now be a more modern workplace as a result of The Property Shop’s annual Tradies’ Night which raised $3,400 for Mudgee Men’s Shed.
The Tradies’ Night is held each year with The Property Shop inviting all its associated trades people along for a night of fun including drinks and a barbecue. Continue reading A Tradies Night To Remember!
What’s in a name? Well, for some people, quite a lot if you’re going to live there.
Lovely Street or Grubb Street? Honey Blossom Avenue or The Deviation? Misty Meadow Grove or Lurg Avenue? At first glance, it’s no contest: some street names evoke a pleasant vista and thoughts of a welcoming home. Continue reading What’s in a (street) name?
It’s time to plan ahead, in order to take care of the future needs of the growing district of Mudgee.
As it appears this growth will be exponential over the next five years, such organisation is essential to ensure that we avoid any crisis that could result from growing pains associated with our expansion. Continue reading Looking to the future – Planning well in hand for Mudgee developments
Did you know that Mudgee has more heritage listed buildings than any other town in NSW?
Heritage houses are “affairs of the heart” that can ensnare passionate home owners. It’s a piece of history entrusted to you which you, in turn, will one day pass on. There’s something about walking on floorboards that are over 100 years old or being in a room where a family lived in the 1800s. Continue reading Investing in a Heritage Home
Did you see the one about the boy who just wouldn’t leave home? So desperate were his Italian parents to get this “Mama’s boy” to move out, they hired a lawyer and threatened to take out a protection order.
You can imagine the formalities in the letter: “Thou shalt not ask your Mama to pick up your dirty undergarments or iron your shirts. Furthermore, demands for pasta and antipasto platters shall be limited to Sundays only.” Continue reading Full nest ruffles parents’ feathers