Top 10 Energy Saving Tips
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
An energy efficient home incorporates common sense design principles, selection of the most appropriate fuel sources, energy efficient appliances & technology, and the minimisation of our energy use - resulting in;
A reduced need for expensive heating & cooling appliances and systems
reduced appliance and system running costs, and therefore energy bills
reduced energy related greenhouse gas emissions
Our top 10 energy saving tips are:
1. Insulation: heat entry and exit in your home can be greatly reduced by installing appropriate "R" value insulation in the ceilings and external walls (if possible). This will result in a lower need for heating and cooling.
2. Thermostats: set any heating and cooling thermostat temperatures as low as you feel comfortable with during winter (suggest 19-20oC) and as high as you feel comfortable with during summer (suggest 25-26oC). Each 1oC above during winter and below during summer will increase energy use by around 10%.
posted by Daniel Serratore @ 12:52 pm,
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Movement in Fixed Rates
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Its seems that most of the major lenders have had a crack of the fixed rate market of late.
AMP started the trend with a suprising 5 year fixed at 7.09% while the others remained around 7.30%. Bankwest then entered the 5 year fixed scene at 6.99% and CBA followed up at 7.09% for a 3 year fixed. These rates have since increased.
Well, now its St George's turn...and they are turning up the heat!
For a limited time they are offering a 3 and 5 year fixed rate at 6.95%.
Do the banks know something about the future of interest rates that we don't??
posted by Daniel Serratore @ 12:37 pm,
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Daniel Serratore
Daniel is heading up the new generation of Finance Brokers in Sydney. With his fresh approach and "can do" attitude, Daniel has developed relationships with key people within the Sydney lending market which enables him to source great deals for his clients. Daniel is big on customer service and has built his business purely by referrals from clients and other businesses. You can catch him via the email link on the top of this page
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