Category: Home Renovation

When stockpiling water in a time of environmental uncertainty is paramount, your property needs to have a rainwater tank and catchment system in place, financed through an ASAG Reverse Mortgage. Water is an important resource to be collected every day and used for a variety of purposes. For seniors, there’s an important need to bathe … Continued

The ASAG Reverse Mortgage may help seniors invest in adequate home security systems as part of their home improvements objective. Ageing in place is becoming highly prevalent amongst Australians, with many desiring to function living alone after the children branch out to build their own families. However, this is not a reason to rest on … Continued

The bathroom is one of those places in your home where some things can truly be done in private. As retired life looms, taking care of oneself assumes a higher premium, and part of that endeavour would be to remodel the bathroom to be more senior-friendly. Rationale There’s ample background to preparing your bathroom for … Continued

At an advanced age, however, climbing the stairs every day takes a toll on your body, possibly warranting a need for a stairlift. Investing on it opens the possibility to tap a reverse mortgage as part of home modifications. Types of stairlifts Many houses in Australia stand at least two storeys. Depending on the design, … Continued

Australia’s sunny climate lends itself to a desire to tap solar power for your electricity needs. For some seniors, a high power bill may be a bit hard on the pocket and require the purchase and installation of a solar power system. One way to get there is through an Equity Unlock Loan of the … Continued

The kitchen is always one of those big places at home where fun memories are made and cherished. In later years, elderly residents want to keep those memories alive and build new ones, but still safe in the kitchen. To achieve that, it will require remodelling, fueled by the ASAG Reverse Mortgage. Kitchen dangers To … Continued

Australian seniors prefer to stay in their homes as long as possible. But to make them more comfortable staying in their place, they would rather renovate and add some home decorations that will make them fully happy in their retirement. Adding some new decorations at home will positively benefit mental well-being by adding colours and … Continued

Retirement brings with itself a raft of challenges, one of which is whether downsizing is good at all. To some it may be a chance to scale back, but to others, questions are raised whether downsizing is worth the hassle. Types of downsizing Downsizing is normally categorised into two forms, with a house sale as … Continued

Some households may have disabled members moving around in a wheelchair or crutches, so a home access ramp would be a huge help. There are homes which are too difficult for them to reach and one solution is to build a mobility access ramp — Home improvements financed by a reverse mortgage could be the … Continued