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SPACE RESIDENTIAL

VOL 01 | ISSUE 2

FUTURE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY AND YOUR HOME

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FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES NOW NEW RESIDENTIAL ESTATES PRODUCTS DRIVING ENTERTAINMENT SEAMLESS STREAMING

ENERGY SAVING DEVICES PLUS OPTICAL FIBRE ESTATES

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EDITOR’S LETTER

WELCOME back to Residential Space.

Read all about connecting to fibre, network services, technology, different terminology and future proofing your dream home.

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GREGORY HILLS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY

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Vibrant village, networked neighbourhoods and environmental sustainability is a consideration that underpins the masterplan for Gregory Hills.

ORAN PARK

Located in a unique new growth corridor in Sydney’s expanding ever-growing West.

Oran Park will become the geographical centre of the Camden local Government area.

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OPTICAL FIBRE ESTATES

By Leonie Cox

Greenfield Estates: Developers ready for you to connect to optical fibre.

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THE NEW HUB IN ENTERTAINMENT

By Steve Freeth The perfect match, home entertainment, technology and services now available in every room at the touch of a button.

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22 10 TIPS FOR HOME OWNERS

By Sonja Daly

Here’s some stress free tips provided to enable you to communicate properly with your builder so that you both understand each others expectations.

Where life comes together

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welcome Next time you are in a display home considering a builder, ask the sales consultant what their standard technology package includes.

elcome back to Residential Space and we hope you enjoyed issue one. Our wish is that you enjoy our articles, product reviews, recipes and perhaps learn about technology in the home in the 21st century along the way.

I often chat with consumers and sales consultants in relation to products, connecting to the fibre, network services and how it all comes together. The challenge for us all is finding the right information and not to feel overwhelmed by different terminology. Then trying to understand how technology works and making the right decision to futureproof your dream home, so it is adaptable for the future.

Don’t forget the kids… If you have teenage children or older, employ them to assist you with your research. Most teenagers today have a good understanding of the majority of technology, how it all works, what’s cool and what’s not – if they aren’t, give them a task. You may be pleasantly surprised with their ideas and knowledge and it gives them the opportunity to be involved and be part of the building process.

Why not consider writing to us in relation to your curiosity in network connection, services and specific products that suit your needs.

The best time to do research is now, during your journey of planning your home, why not drop us a line with any queries you may have.

Next time you are in a display home considering a builder, ask the sales consultant what their standard technology package includes, can you upsell to include additional technology products and how much you should allow in your budget (before you sign the contract). These questions in relation to technology inclusions will assist you compare apples with apples (or should I say builders to builders), and it won’t be a shock that it is or isn’t included in your new home during the consultation process.

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Until next time,

Leonie Cox, Editor Email: residentialspace@hills.com.au

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Publisher Hills Holdings Editor Leonie Cox Deputy Editor George Salman Editorial Assistant Tania Crittle Art Direction/Production Webfx2 Digital Columnist Rob Knight Feature writer Stephen Freeth National Product Advisor Darren Semmens Graphic Design Webfx2 Digital Advertising Manager Leonie Cox Marketing and Communications Tony Le Print Management Hills Printing Residential Space is a Quarterly Publication Next Issue June 2011 Cover Photo Webfx2 Digital. ¥

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Linking communities, people, homes and technology

SECURITY

INTERCOM

SMART WIRING™

DATA

Smart homes with innovative products at your fingertips.

VIDEO

MUSIC

the future in home digital is ready. www.hillshomesolutions.com.au

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Smart Home. Smarter Choice.

Install Hills™ Smart Wiring Today, It’s the Smart Choice…

The Hills Home Hub delivers and

delivery and distribution of these

and value. The use of a room could

distributes data, phone, video, audio

signals. It also houses the security

change over time. A nursery now will

and TV signals using the latest in

system central controller. An ideal

become a teenager’s bedroom, and

data and TV cables from a centrally

location for the central enclosure is

possibly a study or home office in

located enclosure to any room of

a garage or utility room.

the future. In order to access or

your choice.

Structured cabling using the Hills

It is important to plan which

share these signals, cables along

rooms you would like to access

with wall outlets, containing

Home Hub is preferably planned at

data, phone, video, audio and TV.

standard data and TV entertainment

the same time as your electrical

This planning is important to you

points need to be installed.

wiring. The central enclosure is

now and to future owners of your

home to the devices that enable the

home later because it adds flexibility

Welcome to a day in the life of the Hills Home Hub.

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SMART WIRING WHAT IS IT?

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BE EDUCATED, BE SMART, BE ORGANISED, BE READY “SMART WIRING™” is a term commonly used to describe home wiring that may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: • Structured telephone, data (Internet) and TV cabling (such as described in this document) • Home security — intruder detection, back-to-base monitoring or CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) • Home theatre and/or in-house audio/video distribution • Home automation — “intelligent” lighting, automatic/remote control of electrical appliances, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), lawn/garden irrigation, etc.

• Intercom with video and audio and also may include music distribution and or CCTV.

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Such systems may be wired separately by different installers or may be included in a total wiring package offered by a Smart Wired builder or contractor. However, let’s just concentrate firstly on your telephone, data and TV cabling system – your communications.

HOME DISTRIBUTION UNIT (Hills Home Hub) The HDU is the central hub of the smart wiring network of the home. Typically it is a steel cabinet which may be installed in the garage with a lock that houses all of the passive and active equipment. All services enter and exit this cabinet. This allows for total flexibility for the home owner in the future. Ideally the HDU should be a minimum size of 405mm wide (to fit between studs), 600mm high and 112mm deep. Typically the bottom of the cabinet is mounted 1200mm above finished floor level and is recessed into the wall with bottom and top ventilation into the cavity wall.

The HDU needs to be large enough to cater for any active device such as alarm panels, television amplifiers, data switches and 240Vac power outlets and have enough room for cable looms, IDC blocks, splitters and couplers.

It is the responsibility of the Builder/Telecommunications Contractor to provide the Smart Wiring™ and Home Distribution Unit.

CHOICES OF HOME DISTRIBUTION UNIT There are a few different types of HDUs to choose from. A basic HDU is installed by mounting the equipment on a wall and having no enclosure. Be sure to have adequate ventilation for the components and supply a 10 Amp double GPO for the Power supply and optical receiver.

Alternatively a more professional installation using a Hills Home Hub unit can deliver flexibility and can give consumers an additional option of a security system and audio reticulation. £

MORE INFO ONLINE It is not difficult if you have the general concept. If you want to know more, just ask us, drop us a line to residentialspace@hills.com.au or visit www.opticomm.com.au to download your Home Wiring Guide.

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Ethernet Optical Network Technology

Fibre to the home Home Technology Home Distribution Unit

Life Technologies

By Rob Knight

Want to ask a question in relation to home technology and don’t know who to ask?

You don’t need to wait until the next issue for your questions to be answered, simply email us at residentialspace@hills.com.au, ask your question and it will be answered within a few days.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THERE’S A POWER OUTAGE AT YOUR HOME? The Optical Network Terminal (ONT) that is installed within a water-proof enclosure on the outside of the home is powered by a small uninterruptable power supply (UPS) inside the home. This UPS is supplied without a battery and it is the responsibility of the home owner to install a battery if they require the phone to remain operational when there is a power outage. The required battery is a small sealed lead-acid unit similar to that used in home alarm panels and can be purchased from alarm or electrical suppliers.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE SYSTEM GOES DOWN (RARELY BUT IT HAS HAPPENED)?

Hills Home Hub Allows you to connect to the internet and access your family’s favourite music, movies and entertainment downloads.

WARNING! All customer cabling work MUST be performed by a registered cabler. If a cabler is registered, they will have a card which proves that they can legally perform cabling work.

• If the Internet Broadband stops working, the end user will need to contact their Internet Service Provider (ISP) and log a trouble ticket.

• If the telephone stops working, the end user will need to contact their Telephone Service Provider and log a trouble ticket.

• If the TV stops working, the end user will need to contact the OptiComm Help Desk on 1300 137 800 log a trouble ticket.

• If all three go down at the same time, it’s best to contact your Retail Service Provider (RSP) and log a trouble ticket.

Once a trouble ticket has been logged, the relevant RSP will perform a number of tests on the system and if it is deemed to be a problem associated with the local network, they will contact OptiComm’s Network Operation Centre and have the issue resolved. If the resolution required an on-site technician to replace a component, this will be arranged by OptiComm. If access to the property is required OptiComm will request that the RSP contacts their customer to make the appropriate arrangements. £

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“Oran Park Town will become the cornerstone of all things; educational, business, service and entertainment in the south west of Sydney.”

ORAN PARK

A COMMUNITY LIKE NO OTHER LOCATED IN A VERY UNIQUE new growth corridor in Sydney’s ever growing West. The town centre of Oran Park will become the geographical centre of the Camden local government area and its growing population.

Adjacent to the prestigious Harrington Park and Harrington Grove and the soon to be developed Gregory Hills area, Oran Park Town will become the cornerstone of all things; educational, business, service and entertainment in the south west of Sydney.

Ensuring the development remains on track, as responsible long term developers, both Greenfields Development Company and Landcom are working closely with Camden Council in developing the new modern town and community facilities.

Relevant to all ages and stages of life, Oran Park Town will be a great place to call home for a broad community of families, first homebuyers, self-employed professionals and seniors, for many future Photos: Circus Group, Advertising and Design.

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generations.

The dream of a town built for the future is fast becoming a reality. Eventually home to 25,000 people, Oran Park Town residents will have a modern lifestyle with the latest in home design and sustainability.

It will offer the benefits of contemporary amenities with both mall and main street shopping, civic facilities complemented by a town square that will be the energy source of this new community.

Oran Park Town has been carefully master-planned to maximise lifestyle and family activities with plenty of open spaces such as parks, playgrounds and sports fields, including: • 43 hectares of open space • 12 children’s playgrounds, local parks and recreation areas • Plenty of sports fields and reserves • 40 hectares of re-vegetated riparian corridor area • Water features with walking tracks,

viewing decks and boardwalks • 9km of cycle ways within open space • 22km off road local cycle ways (within road reserve footpath area) • Schools - currently provision for two K12 private/independent schools • Retail shops The town square will cater for residents of all ages, day and night offering an array of food and specialty shops, restaurants, department stores, leisure and recreational facilities including a pool, civic buildings, apartments and offices, a medical centre, emergency services, indoor shopping and retail strips, cafes and restaurants.

The Town also offers a number of sustainability features. A walkable town, with pedestrian friendly streets and cycle ways will reduce reliance on cars, thus reducing emissions. Landscaping which is sympathetic to the local environment reduces water consumption and promotes

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longevity of plants and trees. Brand new homes with the latest designs help to reduce energy needs due to clever sun orientation, insulation and other design initiatives.

Oran Park Town with technology and infrastructure, allows consumers to have connectivity to services and entertainment which is second to none. Allowing connection for family and friends with

reliable super fast speed.

Playing a key role in the new town, is Sydney’s first major optical fibre community that will replace traditional phone, TV and broadband wiring, providing the fastest residential broadband in Australia and the highest quality free to air TV. Oran Park is helping you live your dream, the perfect environment to raise your growing family. £

Oran Park Broadband Service Providers: 1. iiNet including the brands of Netspace, Westnet and AAPT Residential www.iinet.net.au or Phone: 13 19 17 2. Internode www.internode.on.net Phone: 13 66 33 3. Primus Telecom www.iprimus.com.au Phone: 13 17 89 4. Exetel www.exetel.com.au Phone: (02) 8030 1000

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optical| fibre

Fibre To The Premises

List of Optical Fibre Communities in NSW Bingara Gorge

Jacksons Landing

Sydney City Westfields

Calala Village

Middleton Grange

The New Rouse Hill

Freemans Ridge

More Creek

Vista Glenfield

Gregory Hills

Oran Park Town

Waterford County

Harrington Grove

Parkbridge

Windmill Downs

Heritage on Peel

Panorama

Windmill Hill

Hoxton Park

Seaside

Hundred Hills

Stonecutters Ridge

www.waterfordcounty.com.au

www.gregoryhills.com.au

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www.heritageonpeel.com.au

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technical | life

Home entertainment & technology are a perfect match, and as Steve Freeth* points out it’s now available in every room at the touch of a button day or night.

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THE NEW HUB IN ENTERTAINMENT When Google announced Google TV late last year it promised that its set top box-or any televisions with the technology built in-would deliver the web direct to your living room.

So far it’s still a work in progress, but the race to put televisions online for seamless streaming of content like movies is well and truly on. Not only are most new models coming with an ‘ethernet connection’, but lots of companies are also offering their own set top boxes-basically a device to link your TV to another signal-for a range of online content like YouTube, Flick’r, Facebook, iTunes and even Skype. Samsung has gone one step further by opening its own “apps” store just like the iPhone’s so that different sorts of media can be filtered and delivered in one neat package.

But televisions are getting all sorts of other visual smarts as well. While plasma and LCD sets have continued to get wider

and thinner, they’re also offering backlighting, High Definition and now 3D. While you may still think 3D is just a fad-and will for a little while longer need those glasses-most TV makers are backing the idea with built-in 3D capacity, and the movies, TV programs, games and sport are following suit.

Homes in new estates are in prime position to make the most of all these new options of course. Being wired for technology upfront generally means access to great broadband speeds and, with a bit of planning, multiple internet outlets and distributed high-speed wiring to deliver all this big digital material from a central storage point. While remotes, and wall or handheld screens, have usually provided the fingertip control till now, companies like Crestron or Control4 are letting smart phones and tablets like the iPad get in on the act.

*Steve Freeth is an independent contributing writer/ technology commentator and can be contacted at republik@ozemail.com.au. | Photo: Sony.

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technical | life

SOUND INVESTMENT They don’t call it audio-visual for nothing and sound has really led the high-tech home media invasion. Digital formats like Mp3 make buying, storing and accessing music incredibly simple-and better still everyone at home, from kids to grownups, seems to like it.

For a start multi-room or multi-source audio got a lot simpler to do with electronic storage and distribution. Once again putting in the wires when you’re building and adding in speaker points both inside and out will turn any space into a music zone. There are also lots of wireless whole house systems out there these days too and companies like Sonos or Bose are definitely worth checking out for complete flexibility.

Of course iPod and other media players docked into wall outlets or speakers have given everyone the power to listen to their own playlists whenever they want, but internet or digital radio is increasingly popular as well, with all sorts of online subscription or free radio stations from right the world on offer. Speakers have stepped up as well, from cool stand-alone to ones that completely disappear in to walls and ceilings. £

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SAY HELLO TO THE FUTURE

JAZ IS A HIGH QUALITY AUTOMATION, ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL, REPORTING AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM.

Jaz is such a clever communicator. Together with fast and reliable Internet access, phone services are also integrated on one platform.

With a convenient on-screen or wireless keyboard, email and messaging is also conveniently at hand using the integrated Jaz unit.

AUTOMATION Forget multiple remote controls, now the complexity of operating several devices can all be hidden behind one button.

Jaz Automation configures each component of your system automatically, so one touch of a button can easily activate multiple commands. You don't have to figure out how to connect systems, Jaz does the thinking for you.

ENERGY MANAGEMENT BE CONNECTED ON ONE SINGLE PLATFORM We live in a connected world. Jaz brings everything you wish to control and connect to on one single platform. It is the next generation device that’s simple to install, easy to use and most importantly cost effective.

HOME CENTRE The Jaz Home Centre provides and delivers internet, intranet and email to the home through the convenience of an interactive touch screen. And it's all contained in a simple, user friendly interface, where onetouch controls everyday functions.

LIFESTYLE As an intelligent system, Jaz Lifestyle can create custom scenes and moods, including light, multimedia, temperature and even

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your blinds. With complete two-way communication, each light, circuit, switch or sensor can be controlled with the status of any room, area or zone being monitored.

SECURITY Now you can integrate all aspects of an advanced security system, including alarm, access control, video cameras and digital video recording with Jaz Security.

Together with automating lighting, power and environmental devices, once Jaz Security has armed the system, motorised windows, drapes and blinds are automatically closed – and vice versa. You can also remotely access cameras and restrict access.

COMMUNICATION We live in a connected world, which is why

Jaz has a fully integrated energy management component and an extensive range of tools to assist in energy monitoring and management.

A rich collection of reports and graphs is provided to assist in maximising the efficiency of your operation. £

MORE INFO ONLINE For more information on the new Varetika Jaz, visit the Varetika website www.varetika.com or telephone 1300 159 290.

Next generation technology. Simple to install. Easy to use.

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REDUCE YOUR ENERGY BILLS WITH OWL WIRELESS MONITOR

Model Shown: OWL with Monitor + USB

A revolutionary device that provides you with the information you need to reduce your electricity bill by up to 20%. OWL Wireless Electricity Monitor easily connects to your electrical supply – the unit must be installed by a qualified electrician.

OWL Wireless Electricity Monitor provides up to the minute information on the amount of electricity you are using in terms of power, cost and your carbon footprint. This means you can see in real time the benefits of turning off electrical devices at home. Whether it's turning off at the plug rather than just using standby, or simply turning off a light, OWL shows you the cash impact of changing your habits and behaviours which could amount to savings of hundreds of dollars per year.

REDUCE YOUR OVERALL ELECTRICITY BILL For more information, please contact one of our local branches Australia-Wide: Riverwood Ph: (02) 9717 5290 Fax: (02) 9717 5226 Malaga Ph: (08) 9209 7000 Fax: (08) 9209 7044 Castle Hill Ph: (02) 9894 9444 Fax: (02) 9894 9567 Edwardstown Ph: (08) 8275 8400 Fax: (08) 8277 6833 Keysborough Ph: (03) 9238 2533 Fax: (03) 9238 2535 Export Sales Ph: (08) 8371 3663 Fax: (08) 8371 1519 Derwent Park Ph: (03) 6273 9973 Fax: (03) 6273 9934 Wiri Ph: (09) 274 6509 Fax: (09) 274 1063 Acacia Ridge Ph: (07) 3344 3855 Fax: (07) 3344 4866 Christchurch Ph: (03) 365 2181 Fax: (03) 365 2183 Arundel Ph: (07) 5500 7222 Fax: (07) 5500 7244 Albany Ph: (09) 415 3623 Fax: (09) 415 9687

REDUCE YOUR GREENHOUSE GAS MISSIONS

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product | technology

DIGITAL CONNECT

Are you looking for products for in and around your home or just wanting the latest gadgets to make life a little easier.

NEW KOCOM INTEGRATED SOLUTION The ultimate home and office communications solution, Kocom KCVD374SD, is now available from DAS. The KCVD374SD provides users with a crystal clear and ultra bright display through its large 7” widescreen LCD screen with LED back lighting, for optimal viewing. The On-Screen Display (OSD) menu and touch keys further add to its simplistic operation.

The KCV-D374SD is no ordinary intercom. Featuring both a SD card (up to 16GB) Multi-media and CCTV interface, the KCV-D374SD is capable of recording and storing motion detection videos and still-cut images, for

NEW PRODUCT RELEASE

added security. The KCV-D374 can also be transformed into a stylish digital photo frame - displaying your favourite photos directly from the SD card.

To further add to its feature set, the KCV-D374SD is easily integrated with the Hills Reliance Alarm System through the Hills ComNav module.

CRYSTAL FORCE CENTRALLY DUCTED VACUUM SYSTEM Hills ‘Crystal Force’ Centrally ducted vacuum systems offer exceptional features for built-in performance. Following on from the hugely successful HCV range, the Crystal Force, in addition to the healthy living benefits of a centrally Ducted system offers the following outstanding performance features: • Cyclonic Operation • 100% Duty cycle • Aesthetic Design • 608 Air Watts • 210 Cu/mH Airflow • Powerful 240VAC 1600W Twin Turbine Fan Cooled Motor • High Efficiency Particle Air filter (HEPA) Filtration

HILLS HOME HUB

• 25 litre Dust Collection Bucket with Integral Carry Handles • ABS Construction • Peripheral Bypass exhaust

Hills Smart Wiring. Build a smart home that’s connected.

Install Hills Smart Wiring to ensure your home is cabled for your future entertainment and home office

NEW MICROHEAT CONTINUOUS FLOW ELECTRIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS MicroHeat water heating product’s compact size compliments

requirements. Pre-wired data points to

‘point-of-use’ installation strategies that reduce energy and water

selected rooms will allow you to

consumption.

connect to the internet and access your

These Australian engineered water heating products are

family’s favourite music, movies and

extremely efficient and have virtually no energy losses, do not

entertainment downloads. Build a home

incorporate heat exchange technology and do not require

that’s wired for technology.

venting. MicroHeat products have none of the on going

Install Hills Smart Wiring today home integration for tomorrow.

Visit us at www.hillshomehub.com.au.

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maintenance issues exhibited in existing like type products, such as scaling or furring of the heat exchanger/electric element.

For more information visit www.hills.com.au.

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COMNAV

PRODIGY Prodigy by Crestron, a most respected and trusted name in home automation, Prodigy is

The Hills ComNav is an intuitive interface module that may be added to your Hills Reliance security system. It allows authorised users to remotely access and control the security system from any off site touch-tone telephone, web browser or via WiFi using a powerful iPhone application.

When accessing the ComNav via a touch-tone phone, the inbuilt PVG (Personal Voice Guide) offers users a friendly, easy to operate interface to their security system. The PVG allows new users to access the full power of their Hills Reliance security system without having to refer to their manual. You can dial in and check the status of your security system, change a users pin number, enter a new alarm phone number or simply arm your system with easy to follow voice prompts.

control without compromise. Far more than just another universal remote control, the Prodigy range offers affordable, simplified control of your home and entertainment from any room in your house or any place on the planet, even from your iPad or iPhone! Installed in more homes worldwide than all other brands combined, Crestron is the global standard in luxury homes.

Backed by Crestron quality, expertise and support, Prodigy provides the power and scalability you’d expect at a price you can afford. Now every house can be a Crestron home with Prodigy. Visit www.crestron.com.au.

HILLS VOICENAV Connecting homes and families with ease.

• Added Access Control features including REX, DOTL and Forced Door for improved security.

• Auto Partial Arm by Area allows the premises to automatically secure the perimeter of any area by a preset time while still allowing free movement.

• Disable Bypass for Force Arm Zones can provide greater security to prevent force arm zones from being automatically bypassed.

For more information visit www.hills.com.au.

SONOS® S5 Multi-Room Music System Sonos ZonePlayers wirelessly play music in any room you choose. Mix and match for the ultimate in multi-room music.

The S5 is a high-performance, all-in-one wireless music system that delivers crystal-clear, room-filling sound. Simply plug it in wherever you want music and enjoy. The 5-driver speaker system is individually powered by 5 dedicated digital amplifiers and includes 2 tweeters, 2 mid-range drivers and 1 subwoofer for highquality sound that rivals much larger, more complicated audio equipment. To start playing music, one ZonePlayer or ZoneBridge must be connected to the router, then all the rest work wirelessly. The S5 is available in both black and white. See www.sonos.com.

NEW OWL, WIRELESS ENERGY DEVICE OWL - The next generation wireless electricity monitor which keeps all the existing energy saving features of the original OWL monitor with a brand new ‘track and store’ feature. Monitor your electricity usage, produce live and historical charts via your PC at a time to suit you via the supplied USB cable and software supplied.

With a superior memory capability, ultra fast download speed, OWL +USB makes it even easier for you to track and save money. It’s the ideal monitor for anyone who wants to be able to see a visible reduction in their consumption and cost of electricity. Appealing to anyone who wants to reduce their household impact on the environment, the use of an OWL+USB is a vital tool in the fight against climate change.

OWL +USB Wireless Electricity Monitor, provides up to the second information on the amount of electricity you are using in terms of power, cost and your carbon footprint. This means you can see in real time the benefits of turning off electrical devices at home. Visit www.hills.com.au.

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eat |drink

STRONG FLAVOURED CHICKEN DISH

Prep Time: 15 minutes

LIME LEAF

Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes

CHICKEN INGREDIENTS:

METHOD:

2 Poachers Pantry smoked chicken breasts, shredded 5 lime leaves, shredded 3 tbsp palm sugar 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tbsp fish sauce 3 tbsp olive oil salad of picked coriander, mint and bean shoots

Mix the ingredients, except chicken and salad until sugar is dissolved. Sauté chicken in a very hot non-stick pan until slightly coloured (approx 5 mins). Add sauce ingredients, then remove from heat and allow it to cool.

Toss through salad of picked coriander, mint and bean shoots. Garnish with a fresh lime wedge.

Serve it with a drop of Rosabrook Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc 2010 he colour is pale straw green. The aroma is typical Sauvignon Blanc aromas, lifted aromatics with zesty citrus and tropical undertones.

Wine Region: Margaret River, WA Price: $20.00 (approx.)

Recipe supplied by Poachers Pantry – creating delicious stories, at home. Visit www.poacherspantry.com.au | Photo: Poachers Pantry.

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legal |home owners

10 TIPS FOR HOME OWNERS

by Sonja Daly Ask the builder for evidence of Home Owners Warranty insurance before you enter into the Contract.

Decide whether you will check TIP on the progress of the works with the builder during the course of the works or whether you will engage an architect to do this for you.

Tell the builder whether you TIP will be relying on funds from a financial institution and if so make sure the payment arrangements are properly reflected in the Contract.

Get legal advice on the TIP Contract before signing it.

Make sure that you understand what is included in the Contract whether it is cost plus or fixed price and how variations, delays, extensions of time and liquidated damages work .

Agree with the builder on the TIP way that you will communicate with each other during the works eg: site meeting, email, phone etc. £

TIP #6

#7

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Having your home built or renovated is a significant event in anyones lifetime. It involves a significant investment of emotions, time and money. The process can be enjoyable for you and stress free provided that you communicate properly with the builder so that you both understand each others expectations.

FOLLOWING ARE 10 TIPS TO HELP YOU IN THE PROCESS: Decide whether you will engage a builder or proceed as an owner build. If you decide to owner build please refer to previous article “What’s the Difference for Owner Builders”.

If you decide to engage a TIP builder – find out whether they will arrange for an architect or draftsperson to prepare plans for you or

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whether you will need to arrange for those.

Ask the builder for names of TIP referees and meet with the referees to view the building works. Make sure you ask the referees questions like did the builder finish on time, did the builder communicate well with you, did the builder manage your expectations in relation to costs.

Check with the Office of Fair TIP Trading in NSW (or relevant bodies in other states) to make sure that the builder’s licence is current, that the licence covers the works that you want carried out and to check whether there are any claims against the Builder.

Don’t enter into a building TIP Contract until you have the detailed plans. If you don’t, any additions to the plans will be variations to the Contract and will increase the cost.

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Note: The information provided above is for convenient reference only. Hills and Watkins Tapsell, Kirrawee provide this information on the basis that it is not to be relied upon in any or all cases, as the circumstances in each matter are specific. Accordingly, we provide this information for general reference only, but we advise you to take no action without first seeking independent legal advice from a qualified legal professional. Contact Watkins Tapsell at www.watkinstapsell.com.au.

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See it. Touch it. Hear it.

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For more information ask your builder or go to www.hills.com.au

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