House Proud Magazine April/May Issue 2015

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growing herbs

styling your living room

autumn

outdoor essentials

floor WARS

renting with pets

DINOSAURS

ATTACK

BRISBANE

RECIPES

pumpkin pizza macaroon tarts green smoothie basil pesto

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In this

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LIFESTYLE Our pro's & con's for the top home flooring options.

STYLE Four different ways to style your living room & our top decor finds.

RECIPES Pumpkin pizza, home made basil pesto & choc macaroon tarts.

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RECIPES We give you our perfect green smoothie formula.

OUTDOOR Autumn style essentials to cosy up your outdoor space.

GARDEN It's all about herbs - we give you some helpful tips & tricks.

April / May

2015

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DIY PROJECT Our project challenge for this issue is DIY cement pots.

FEATURE Dinosaurs are coming to the QLD Museum & we have free passes.

PETS FEATURE Our pet article is filled with advice for renting with your furry friend.

HouseProud [editor’s letter]

From the editor Welcome to the Autumn issue of House Proud Magazine. (Well, the closest Queensland gets to Autumn).

We couldn't decide on one living room style for the autumn season. Instead we have compiled four living room mood boards.

Each with a carefully selected set of affordable homewares to help get your creative ideas flowing.

Now while colder weather normally means track pants and hearty filling food we have opted for keeping the healthy lifestyle going. Green smoothies are the trending health food at the moment but there's so many recipes out there. We have found the perfect smoothie 'formula' - use it to create your ultimate green smoothie tailored to your tastes.

Don't forget to use #greensmoothieselfie.

We love your feedback and connecting online so make sure to follow our Facebook and Instagram for extra content (and photos of my goofy Labrador).

There are so many great things that don't make it into our magazine, so we are excited to announce we now have an online blog to share these with you. Make sure to subscribe to our mailing list and be updated on new content, exclusive offers and best of all - Aussie Dog Products is offering a free dog toy to the first 100 people to subscribe.

We are also giving away 5 family passes to the Queensland Museums 'Dinosaur Discovery' exhibition. If you were a fan of Jurassic Park as a kid this is the exhibition for you. Oh and of course the kids will love it!

Happy Reading!

Shahna Hudson

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QUIZ PAGES Kids quiz page plus brain teasers, crosswords & more.

TIPS & TRICKS Our tips & tricks page is a great source of household ideas.

Q&A PAGE Your real estate and building questions answered.

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GIVEAWAYS Edible Blooms, Eco Recovery & Rebalance Pilates free giveaways.

SOLUTIONS Answers for the coffee break quiz pages & kids quiz page.

WHATS ON What events are happening in Brisbane during April and May.

- Get in touch Visit www.houseproudmagazine.com www.facebook.com/houseproudmagazine @HouseProudMag @houseproudmag EDITOR Shahna Hudson editor@houseproudmagazine.com FEATURES EDITOR Emma Leckie SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR Maddie Miller ADVERTISING & EDITORIAL ENQUIRIES 07 3272 1000 editor@houseproudmagazine.com Readership of 75,000 each issue. Published 6 times a year for residents in the South Brisbane area. © House Proud Magazine™ Printed by Inprint an Environmentally Certified Company

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HouseProud [lifestyle]

Battle of the floors WOOD FLOORS

CARPET FLOORS

TILE FLOORS

PROS: • Natural and renewable material source • Extremely durable if sealed properly • Easy to clean and care for • Warm under foot

PROS: • Carpet feels soft and makes any room seem cosy • Quiet to walk on & prevents echoing • Quick & easy to install & can go on uneven surfaces

PROS: • Glazed ceramic tile is very durable and resistant to scratches & marks • Available in a variety of materials, patterns and shapes.

• Easy to clean

CONS: • High traffic areas need regular sanding & stripping for appearance and moisture maintenance.

• Not recommended for kitchens, bathrooms or humid climates • Maintenance can be expensive

CONS: • Carpet stains easily, even when vacuumed regularly • It requires steam cleaning often to keep the carpet fresh • It is bad for people will allergies as dust & dirt gets trapped in the fibers

CONS: • Can be loud to walk on & echoes.

• Tends to be cold in winter • Tiles can crack & are hard to repair • The grout gets stained and needs to be cleaned

is wood right for you?

is carpet right for you?

are tiles right for you?

Timber wood flooring is one of the more expensive flooring options. If it's in your price range and you can afford the regular maintenance then it is an excellent option. It retains heat beautifully in cold weather and will give your home a warm and natural ambiance plus a good resale value.

If you have pets or allergies carpet is not the ideal flooring for you. The best room locations are low traffic rooms to minimize stains. Bedrooms and occasional living rooms are ideal as carpet adds a cozy feel. To keep it looking its best, add mats in doorways and high traffic areas.

Since tiles are water resistant it is ideal for bathrooms and kitchens. Tiling is also good in dining and outdoor areas where food and drinks are spilled.

Be warned though, tiles are very unforgiving and anything fragile that is dropped will most likely smash.

LAMINATE FLOORS A synthetic & inexpensive floor material that is designed to imitate wood.

PROS: • A very affordable option • Easy to clean and maintain making it good for people with pets and kids • Easy to self lay and replace damaged slats

CONS: • Not ideal for high moisture areas Like bathrooms and laundries • Not sound proof April/May issue 2015 © houseproudmagazine.com

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HouseProud [feature] Freedom $39.95 m $99 edo Fre

URBAN INDUSTRIAL Rustic I metal I monochrome I leather I grey Domayne $49.95

This style is based around Freedom Furniture’s Autumn/Winter collection and is the perfect style for the monochrome obsessed.

BIG W $39

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Freedom $249

Dahlia Sofa Freedom $1999

449

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Domayne $499

Freed om

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TROPICAL CRUSH Colour I plants I bright I yellow I natural

Mint Interior Design $35

Kmart $20

Colour, colour, colour - this style is for people who want to pretend that summer isn’t over, and enjoy paradise at home.

Domayne $39.95

Freedom $39.95

Big W

$28

Target $30

Freedom $39.95

Studio Sofa Freedom $999

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Ottoman Kmart $29

Kmart $15

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SCANDINAVIAN BLUES Geometric I white I prints I cool tones I light wood A cool take on the classic Scandinavian home style - it maintains the minimalistic aspects of the style but adds a hint blue, green and patterns.

Adairs $39.95

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Domayne

$59.95

Kmar t

$29

Target $10

Domayne $1599

BOHEMIAN CHIC Aztec print I warm colours I brown leather I silver Pillow Talk $44.95

Target $30

The new bohemian - a stylish collection of all things eclectic, patterned, bohemian and rustic. The perfect way to spice up your living room.

Rug Ikea $159

Urban Couture $495

Click on Furniture $620

Copenhagen Sofa

Freedom $2699 Do

Target $30

Adairs $129.95

edom $199 Lamp Fre

Kmart $9

Floor

Table Freedom $349

me

Big W $149.99

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HouseProud [recipes]

Pumpkin pizza with sun-dried tomatoes, rocket and feta

Pizza Dough makes 2 12” pizzas: •

3 cups of plain flour

•

2 tsp dried yeast

•

1/2 tsp caster sugar

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1/2 tsp of salt

•

1 1/4 cups warm water

•

1 tbsp olive oil

•

olive oil for brushing

Pizza Toppings: •

1/2 cup pizza sauce

•

150 g butternut pumpkin, peeled & thinly sliced

•

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes

•

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

•

fresh basil leaves, rocket & baby spinach for garnish

•

extra virgin olive oil for drizzling

Make the dough : Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and make a well in the center.

Add the warm water and olive oil. Mix together and use your hands to bring it to a soft dough. Knead it on a floured surface to make it smooth and pliable.

Return it to the mixing bowl that has been brushed with oil. Add the dough and turn to coat.

Cover with a damp tea towel. Set aside in a warm place for 30 minutes or until dough doubles in size. Punch down dough with your fist. Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it gently for a minute. Halve the dough (for one 12 inch pizza) and roll it out to the desired portion and thickness.

Make the pizza : Preheat the oven to 220 degrees C. Place the rolled out dough onto the prepared tray. Spread a thick layer of pizza/pasta sauce around the base of the pizza. Top with thinly sliced pumpkin, sun-dried tomatoes and feta. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

Bake for 10 minutes or until base is crisp. Remove the pizza from the oven, top with leafy green (basil, rocket and spinach). Serve with an extra drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and cracked pepper.

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Prep time: 55 mins Cook time: 15 mins

HouseProud [recipes]

HOMEMADE basil

pesto

Directions: 1. Combine garlic with salt,

pepper, and basil in a food processor or mortar and pestle.

2. Add pre-toasted pine nuts and combine again.

3. Pour contents into a bowl

and add half the parmesan.

4. Stir the mixture while

1/2 clove garlic, chopped 3 handfuls fresh basil Sea salt and ground pepper 1 handful pine nuts 1 handful parmesan cheese Extra virgin olive oil

adding oil to reach an sticky texture.

1/2 Lemon worth of juice

5. Continue to add

Extra virgin olive oil

parmesan and oil until happy with the taste and texture.

Prep time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

6. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and serve over hot pasta or use as a spread.

1/2 Lemon worth of juice Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Pesto also freezes well & can be kept for up to 6 months in a freezer bag or container.

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HouseProud [recipes]

the perfect

GREEN SMOOTHIE formula

STEP

01

Choose one (unsweetened) liquid - 1.5 cups • • •

STEP

02

Almond milk Cows milk Soy milk

03

• Mango • Banana • Peach • Apple • Berries (blueberries, strawberries etc) • Melon

Supercharge it - as many as you like!

04

• • • •

05

06

Plant based protein powder Chia seeds Nut butter (peanut, almond etc) Coconut oil/ hemp oil/ flaxseed oil

• Avocado • Raw cocao • Ginger • Cinnamon

Choose your sweetener (optional) - 1 tsp • •

STEP

• Avocado • Sprirulina • Zucchini

Pick your fruit - (fresh or frozen) 1-2 cups

STEP

STEP

Coconut milk Rice milk Coconut water

Pick your greens - a big handful • Spinach • Kale • Celery

STEP

• • •

Stevia or artificial sweetener Agave nectar

• •

Raw Honey chopped dates

Blend it up!

If you make your own green smoothie at home take a photo and upload it to Instagram with the hash tag #greensmoothieselfie and tag @houseproudmag so we can like your photo!

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HouseProud [recipes]

CHOCOLATE

macaroon TARTS

Chocolate filling:

Ingredients:

150 g dark chocolate

1/4 cup caster sugar

100 g butter

2 tbsp plain flour, sifted

2 eggs + 2 eggs yolks

3 cups desiccated coconut (240 g) 3 egg whites

3/4 cup caster sugar cocoa for dusting

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 140°C. Place the coconut, egg whites and sugar in a bowl and stir to combine.

2. Press mixture firmly into the base and sides of 8 x 8cm-round well-greased, loose-bottomed tart tins.

3. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until just golden. To make the chocolate filling, place the chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir until melted and smooth.

4. Place the eggs, extra yolks and sugar in a bowl and whisk until pale.

5. Gently fold the flour and chocolate mixture into the egg mixture and spoon into the macaroon cases.

6. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until just set. Dust with cocoa and serve warm or cold. Makes 8.

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 45 mins

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HouseProud [outdoor style]

Autumn

outdoor essentials

FREEDOM $79.95

ZOHI INTERIORS $195

FREEDOM $39.95

TARGET $25 Faux fur KMART $19

TARGET $15

T $35 KMAR *All prices were accurate at time of print. Prices shown may vary.

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BUNNINGS $299

HouseProud [garden]

HERBS It's all about growing herbs this Autumn. Whether you grow them in your kitchen or on your patio now is the time to start.

Basil

Parsley

Mint

Chives

TIP #1

TIP #2

TIP #3

Don't grow from seeds.

Start with simple herbs.

Water your herbs daily.

When you first start trying to grow fresh herbs it is recommended that you begin with seedlings. They are widely available and affordable.

Grow the basic varieties first. Basil grows quickly and is the perfect 'trainer herb'. Basil leaves also wilt visibly when not watered but recover quickly.

Unlike your regular house plants that can flourish with one solid watering per week, most herbs require moderate and regular watering.

Our top plant stand picks

trend alert

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KMART $6

Ceramic pots BIG W $129.99

TRADERS $159

IKEA $29.99

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HouseProud [project]

AUTUMN

DIY

CHALLENGE

DIY Concrete Vases What you need: • Besser bricks or a cement pot -

you can get recycled besser bricks or plain cement pots from most garden or outdoor stores.

• Stencils - ideally a stencil that covers the surface of the brick works best you can cut down to size if needed.

• Multi-surface craft paint - you can use weather proof paint or spray paint for this.

• Foam brushes • Masking or painters tape • Small cup or mason jar - since

besser bricks have holes in them, you’ll need to put the flowers or foliage in a separate container in the inside.

step 1 Tape your stencil to the besser brick. Pick your favorite paint colours and apply with a foam brush. Use an up and down blotting motion with the brush (vs. a painting stroke) and a small amount of paint on the brush to avoid paint seeping under the stencil.

step 2 If desired, add other colours until you have filled the stencil. It should only need one coat of paint. If you are using spray paint make sure to cover the areas you don’t want painted with masking tape.

step 3 Take off the stencil and voila! Repeat on the other 3 sides of the brick. Fill a small pot or container with soil and your plant of choice. Then simply place that inside the brick.

Photos by Candice Stringham - inspired by www.designimprovised.com

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HouseProud [feature]

The DINOSAURS are c

Photos: Courtesy of the Western Australian Museum’

Queensland is set to have a close encounter with some of the most extraordinary creatures to ever walk the earth when Dinosaur Discovery: Lost Creatures of the Cretaceous comes to the Queensland Museum in March.

Featuring 20 animated, life-size dinosaur models, this exhibition will transport you back millions of years to when dinosaurs ruled the earth.

Experience these titans of the Cretaceous as you roam through their world and see first-hand how they move and interact, roar, gnash and bellow - much like when they ruled our planet millions of years ago. "These creatures lived 145-66 million years ago in the Cretaceous era, when the world PAGE 18

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was very different and dinosaurs were at their most diverse."

"The models have been made to scientific specifications to capture the real look, feel, sound and movement of these magnificent creatures," said Queensland Museum Network Director and CEO Professor Suzanne Miller.

Dinosaur Discovery: Lost Creatures of the Cretaceous will feature favourites such as T-Rex as well as a number of species rarely seen before including the Australian Australovenator and Queensland's very own Muttaburrasaurus.

The exhibition will also be supported with a range of informative, hands-on children's activities, and an augmented reality dinosaur app.

"There's an opportunity for visitors to make a real dinosaur day of it by including a stopover to our free permanent dinosaur exhibition, Lost Creatures, Stories from Ancient Queensland, where they can learn all about the dinosaurs of ancient Queensland through fossils, interactive displays, and life-size reconstructions," said Professor Miller.

The Queensland Museum will be only the second museum in Australia to host Dinosaur Discovery: Lost Creatures of the Cretaceous which is presented in conjunction with Goldie Marketing and the Western Australian Museum.

Visit the Queensland Museum website for more information.

www.qm.qld.gov.au

oming

HouseProud [feature]

DINO FACT:

Tyrannosaurus was about 12 metres long & 6 metres tall

DINO FACT:

27 MARCH — 5 OCTOBER 2015

the oldest dinosaurs known are 230 million years old

DINO FACT:

DINO FACT:

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Some dinosaurs had more than 1000 teeth

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Photos: Courtesy of the Western Australian Museum’

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HouseProud [pets]

Renting with pets

1. ASK!

3. DOG TRAINING

5. OFFER MORE RENT

Insights from our research with Professionals Real Estate Runcorn revealed that tenants who ask, and are prepared to make an extra effort, are more likely to get a favourable outcome.

If your dog has had basic obedience training as a puppy or adult - give those details in your pet application.

It's never to late to teach an old dog new tricks. If it means that the landlord might be more amenable to allowing your four legged friend in to the house then invest in some dog obedience classes.

Offer more rent to cover your furry flatmates. If a few extra dollars is possible for you it might mean you can have that all important extra roomie.

6. COMMIT TO CLEANING

2.

You can offer to remove all trace of your pet's presence when you leave.

While you're already obligated to clean a property when you depart, it could help you get your pet over the threshold if you provide commitments to deep cleaning carpets, flea treatments and deodorising.

PREPARE PET REFERENCES

While we can't have pets sign on the dotted line, we can give enough details and context about our pets that a property manager can feel confident about renting to you.

Create a pet reference that includes your pet's age, temperament, the fact that they're up to date with vaccinations, that they're micro-chipped, desexed, and so on. You may also want to include character references for your pet from a previous property manager, vet or anyone who can credibly speak to your pets behaviour and be contacted to confirm.

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7. GET IT IN WRITING

4. CHOOSE CAREFULLY If you're already in a rental property and thinking about getting a pet, be aware of the space around you.

Perhaps a goldfish is a better idea than a golden retriever.

If you agree to pay a little more to have your pet, or you're trialling it out for a short period, get the agreed terms in writing with your property manager. If there's any confusion or disputes down the track, everyone can refer to those documents. You can draw up a separate pet agreement that outlines all terms and your responsibilities.

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HouseProud [puzzle]

K C

ids orner

Spot the difference THERE ARE 6 TO FIND

CHOOSE THE RIGHT PATH AND HELP CINDERELLA GET TO HER FAIRY GODMOTHER.

colour me in!

food crossword

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HouseProud [puzzle]

Coffee Break

Quiz

Why not take five minutes to yourself, sit down with your favourite drink and have a go at some brain teasers!

Australian Animals Crossword

BRAIN TEASERS 1 Which creature walks on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon, and three legs in the evening?

2

A poor farmer went to the market to sell some peas and lentils. However, as he had only one sack and didn’t want to mix peas and lentils, he poured in the peas first, tied the sack in the middle, and then filled the top portion of the sack with the lentils.

At the market a rich innkeeper happened by with his own sack.

He wanted to buy the peas, but he did not want the lentils.

Pouring the seed anywhere else but the sacks is considered soiling. Trading sacks is not allowed. The farmer can’t cut a hole in his sack.

How would you transfer the peas to the innkeeper’s sack, which he wants to keep, without soiling the produce?

3

Two girls were born to the same mother, on the same day, at the same time, in the same month and year and yet they’re not twins.

How can this be?

WHAT DOES IT SAY? Example:

4

What occurs once in every minute, twice in every moment, yet never in a thousand years?

Number 1 is “counting on you”

Answers on page 30!

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HouseProud [brainteaser]

Sponsored by

Coffee

Break

Quiz

The team from Professionals have selected their favorite puzzles for your enjoyment. Why not take five minutes to yourself, sit down with your favourite drink and have a go at some brain teasers!

John's Choice:

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Word Sudoku

Carole's Choice:

puzzle

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Word Search

TWINES (use this word) Each row, column & 3x3 square must contain the letters in the word above exactly once.

It's sudoku with letters.

Dr. George's choice: 0438 155 880

Sudoku Fill a 9x9 grid so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3x3 boxes contains the digits from 1 to 9.

A cell is the smallest block in the game.

A row , column and region consists of 9 cells and the whole game consists of 81 cells.

Adam's Choice: 0404 858 882

Word Maker Use the given letters to make as many words as possible with three letters or more. You must always include the center letter D. 15 words = average 30 words = good 55 words = very good 60 words= = excellent PAGE 24

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Julia's Choice: 0421 554 402

Riddle A ladder hangs over the side of a ship anchored in a port.

The bottom rung touches the water. The distance between rungs is 20 cm and the length of the ladder is 180 cm. The tide is rising at the rate of 15 cm each hour.

When will the water reach the seventh rung from the top?

Answers on page 30!

HouseProud [ideas]

Handy tips & tricks for your home GET RID OF CARPET STAINS

REMOVE CRAYON FROM WALLS WITH

WITH

vinegar

baking soda

After blotting the stain with a paper towel, mix 1 tsp of dish soap with 1 tsp of white vinegar dissolved in 2 1/2 cups of warm water. Apply to stain and rub gently. Rinse with warm water.

DIY

Make a paste with baking soda & water. Gently scrub the crayon marks with the paste.

CLEAN YOUR STAINED COUNTER

ice-cream cone

seedling starter

WITH

lemon juice Use old TIC TAC containers to store herbs, spices or salt & pepper. Perfect for taking camping or on picnics.

or toilet roll

seedling starters

Put chocolate chips inside raspberries for a healthier sweet treat!

Bake an egg

inside an avocado

OUT OF EGGS?

Use 1/2 mashed banana per egg as a substitute when baking sweets!

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QA HouseProud [talkback] [Q&A]

&

Your Questions Answered

Hi Howard, I am hoping you can help. I am a tenant and the owner continually visits without notice on the pretext of doing odd jobs. Is this right?

Whenever I open the hot water tap in the ensuite bathroom it makes a horrible banging or rattling sound. What can I do?

- Max, Runcorn

You don't say if the landlord self manages or uses a rental agency. If there is an agency looking after the property then your first step is to make a complaint to them in writing regarding this issue.

The tenancy laws are very clear. A form 9 must be sent to you in advance informing you of all visits and the reason. The number of visits is also controlled and must be reasonable in frequency. If your rental is selfmanaged by the owner then I would suggest contacting the RTA for advice.

You have a legal right to peaceful enjoyment of your rental property. If a landlord is abusing this right then you can complain to the RTA. This type of problem does tend to occur more with a self-managed property as the owner may not be fully conversant with the tenancy laws.

This is no excuse of course and the landlord must respect your privacy. Do please contact me directly if you need any further help with this.

- Howard

- Amy P., Underwood

This is normally due to one of two reasons. The first is caused by insufficient fixing clips on the copper pipe that connects to the tap. This allows the pipe to move as the pressure is released by you opening the tap. This then causes the pipe to bang against timber framing within the wall.

Rather than ripping out walls to find the loose pipe ask a plumber to fit an anti knock device which will hopefully fix the problem.

The second cause can be the tap seal oscillating within the tap and usually occurs when the tap is opened only slightly. If you are reasonably handy you may want to tackle this yourself.

Turn off the mains water first.

Replacing the seal with a new one may help or an old plumbers trick is to slightly flatten the pin of the seal with pliers so it is a push fit back into the tap. This will stop the seal oscillating and making a noise. I have used this method in the past and it does work.

If you are not sure what I mean please email me and I will send you a sketch drawing which should help.

I notice that a lot of agencies say they are a member of the REIQ. I am confused as I thought it was compulsory that all real estate agencies had to be part of the REIQ? - C. Purdie, Mt Gravatt You would be surprised at how many people think the same as you. The confusion lies in thinking the REIQ (Real Estate Institute of Queensland) is a Government organisation that regulates the real estate industry. This is incorrect.

All official regulatory duties are in fact performed by the Office of Fair Trading.

The REIQ is a private body set up to encourage and educate professionals in the real estate industry how best to deliver the highest standards of service.

Membership is voluntary but by joining an agency is agreeing to abide by the high standards expected of an REIQ member. We are assessed on a regular basis to ensure we continue to meet these standards and an agency can be stripped of their REIQ accreditation.

Please note that it is perfectly legal for a real estate agency to operate without being an invited member of the REIQ. - Howard

- Howard

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All advice given is general in nature. Please consider carefully if this advice is appropriate for you. Please note we are unable to respond to every question.

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