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09/06/2017

HOMESTAY INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
NSW Department of Education (the Department)
assists in the accommodation and welfare
arrangements for students as requested by parents,
who do not have a relative residing in NSW who meets
the Department of Immigration and Border Protection
(DIBP) requirements.
As requested by you, the Department will issue
the Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation
and Welfare (CAAW) letter to DIBP for your child’s
visa. As such, your child must live in the homestay
accommodation and with the homestay carer
arranged through the Department.
Homestay accommodation is arranged through
independent Homestay Providers who have
agreements with the Department to provide such
service. Your child will be placed in accommodation
that meets the following required standards:
1. The home must be clean and have appropriate
furnishings suitable for students up to and including
the age of 18 years;
2. The homestay hosts must reside at the homestay
premises;
3. Each student is to have as a minimum their own
room, bed, desk or if a shared room no more than 2
(two) persons per room (same s*x) each of whom
must have separate bed and desk;
4. Students are not to share rooms with host family
members and sharing arrangements will only be
provided if the parents of the student(s) so request;
5. Rooms assigned to students are solely for the
student’s use and not for the use of other family
members that requires regular access such as
storage;
6. There are to be no more than 3 (three) overseas
students residing in the home;
7. Students are to be given a key to the home or
arrangements made so that the student can gain
access to the home at any time;
8. There must be adequate lighting for study
purposes;
9. There must be heating in winter and some means of
cooling in summer;
10. There must be access to bathroom, with reasonable
time allowed for showers (10 minutes);
11. There must be access to kitchen and laundry
facilities and use of shared living areas of home;
12. The homestay host is to provide 3 (three) meals
a day including food being made available for
students to make themselves a light lunch (a
sandwich and piece of fruit) and an after school
snack. In providing meals, the homestay host must
be aware of and take account of cultural differences
and dietary needs;
13. House rules are to be discussed and explained
to the student by the host parents, (including,
but not limited to, friends visiting, use of phone
and incoming calls, cleaning of own room or
other household tasks, meal times and rules for
behaviour, such as going out with friends and times
for arriving home, manners and courtesy);
14. Use of telephone and/or computer facilities is to be
at students’ own expense. However, charges to the
student should only cover the actual cost of phone
or internet usage. Use of homestay internet will
be restricted, including restrictions on downloads.
Internet access is not permitted between 11pm and
6am. Personal items and their insurance to be at the
student’s own risk;
15. Students may change homestay if there is a
medical reason to do so or the placement in
particular homestay is not compatible. A written
request from the parents of the student is required.
Changes to homestay placement may incur an
additional fee;
16. Overseas requests for homestay placement require
compulsory airport pickup to be organised by the
Homestay Provider arranging homestay placement.
Friends and relatives are not permitted to pick up
the student from the airport and deliver to the
homestay. There is a fee payable to the Homestay
Provider for this service.
The present cost of homestay accommodation
ranges from A$285 to A$310 per week, including the
Homestay Carer role. All homestay payments must be
paid monthly and in advance. The Department takes
no responsibility for variations or increases from time
to time.
Students will be placed at a homestay within
reasonable travelling time to their high school. Parents
may request 2 (two) separate homestay placements
if the student is also attending an intensive English
course located further away from the high school.

06/06/2017

GLENLEIGH HOUSE, CLOGHEEN, COUNTY TIPPERARY, IRELAND
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Description

GLENLEIGH HOUSE
CLOGHEEN, COUNTY TIPPERARY, IRELAND

An elegant late Georgian country home built in the Regency style and marvellously positioned within spectacular informal gardens on the periphery of the attractive village of Clogheen at the foothills of the Knockmealdown Mountains. In all about 37 acres or 15 hectares.

Glenleigh House enjoys an enviable juxtaposition of being an extremely private small estate comprising some 40 acres and set well back from the public road but yet within a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Clogheen village. An inauspicious but pleasant entrance gate flanked by stone piers leads up a winding gravelled driveway through open pasture to the house, passing a small trout lake and an enticing amount of the splendid informal gardens along the way.

The house, built circa 1840, comprises 2 storeys and has an aesthetically pleasing Georgian country house composition. Typically symmetrical with three-bay front and side elevations and matching chimneystacks. The front features a well-balanced central arched doorcase, approached by a flight of limestone steps and with a decorative petal fanlight. Much of the original fabric and features remain intact and are enlivened by the addition of a later bay window on the south elevation, allowing wonderful views over the garden. There is also a later 2 storey extension to the rear. In all the accommodation within the house comprises 3,550 square feet or 330 square metres. A bungalow lodge within the grounds provides a further 860 square metres or 80 square metres of accommodation.

Inside the principal accommodation has elegant proportions and superb natural light from large timber sliding sash windows. The drawing room faces south and east and features a marble chimney piece and the large bay or bow window. A spacious library has a decorative carved chimney piece with a stove, fitted timber bookcases and parquet timber flooring. The dining room has an interconnecting door to the kitchen, which is in the country kitchen style. Upstairs the entire south elevation comprises a master bedroom suite with a bedroom, dressing room and bathroom. The remainder of the first floor accommodation comprises 4 further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a shower room.

Whilst in need of some upgrading Glenleigh House presents as a fine comfortable home and retains much period character, with original ceiling cornices, window shuttering, doors and architraves intact. The bungalow lodge is uninhabited and requires substantial upgrading.

The gardens at Glenleigh House are quite delightful and contain an amazing collection of specimen trees and plants in a most peaceful and pleasant setting, the Knockmealdown mountains forming a magnificent backdrop. With the Glounliagh mountain stream running through the garden water-loving plants such as Candelabra primula, Irises and Arums thrive. Sheltered by mature specimens of Scot pines, oaks and beeches a wonderful collection of rhododendrons and azaleas spill in colourful profusion over much of the garden. A walled garden has a productive kitchen garden with a poly tunnel and an herb garden and orchard. In addition there is a ‘bog garden’, ‘secret garden’ and a ‘wild garden’.

The house is within a 5 minute walk of Clogheen village. Itself lying in that magnificent valley of Tipperary which expands between the wild magnificence of Galteemore and the mountain ridge of the Galtees and the wild majestic lonely ridge of the Knockmealdown mountains. The immediate locality provides excellent golfing, fishing, cycling, equestrian and walking amenity. The Vee mountain pass is famed for its breath-taking and panoramic scenic views. The river Tar, a tributary of the river Suir, runs through the village and like its tributary the River Duag (fronting onto Glenleigh House for a 0.5 km stretch) is noted for trout fishing. The nearest large towns are Cahir and Mitchelstown.

Clogheen 5 minutes walking, Clonmel [train] 25 km or 15.5 miles, Carrick-on-Suir 46 km or 28.5 miles, Cashel 32 km or 20 miles, Dungarvan [beach] 41 km or 25 miles, Cahir 14 km or 8.7 miles, Mitchelstown 20 km or 12.4 miles, Mitchelstown Caves (Burncourt) 9.6 km or 6 miles

Cork city 72 km or 45 miles, Kilkenny city 78 km or 48 miles, Limerick city 76 km or 47 miles, Waterford city 73 km or 45 miles

Cork airport 55 minutes driving, Shannon airport 1 hr 30 minutes driving, Dublin airport 2 hours driving, Waterford airport 1 hr 20 minutes driving, Cork ferry port 1 hour driving, Rosslare ferry port 2 hours driving


BER Exempt
Protected Structure within South Tipperary County [Number S196]

Eircode E21 XHO1 [Property Specific Postcode]. GPS location 52.271918, -7.997813 [52°16'18.9"N, 7°59'52.1"W]

For more information please contact:

David Ashmore: +353 (0) 87 251 2909
or
Jon Thorpe: + 353 (0) 86 174 3770

BER Details

BER: Exempt

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02/06/2017

Home Facts Information

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How do natural disasters -- earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods, for example -- affect home values?

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28/05/2017

Shelby home plan by Highland Homes - Florida New Homes for Sale

Visit http://www.highlandhomes.org/plan/shelby to view the home plan and more information! The Shelby by Highland Homes spans 2,029 sq ft of living space and...

27/05/2017

Interior Design — Top 10 Trends Of 2017

Editor-in-chief Beth Hitchcock and interiors director Meg Crossley reveal what’s hot in furniture, flooring, tile, art and color. From mirrored coffee tables...

26/05/2017

Home DeSign

25/05/2017

The Home Energy Score is a national rating system developed by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Score reflects the energy efficiency of a home based on the home's structure and heating, cooling, and hot water systems. The Home Facts provide details about the current structure and systems. Recommendations show how to improve the energy efficiency of the home to achieve a higher score and save money.
The Home Energy Score is a national rating system developed by the U.S. Department of Energy. The Score reflects the energy efficiency of a home based on the home's structure and heating, cooling, and hot water systems. The Home Facts provide details about the current structure and systems. Recommendations show how to improve the energy efficiency of the home to achieve a higher score and save money.
Energy-Efficient Home Design
Before you design a new home or remodel an existing one, consider investing in energy efficiency. You'll save energy and money, and your home will be more comfortable and durable. The planning process is also a good time to look into a renewable energy system that can provide electricity, water heating, or space heating and cooling. You may also want to explore your options for financing an energy-efficient home.

In an existing house, the first step is to conduct a home energy assessment (sometimes referred to as an energy audit) to find out how your home uses energy and determine the best ways to cut energy use and costs. To learn more about home energy audits and find free tools and calculators, go to Tips: Your Home's Energy Use, the Residential Services Network, and the Building Performance Institute.

WHOLE-HOUSE SYSTEMS APPROACH
If you plan to design and build a new home or do an extensive remodel on an existing house, optimizing home energy efficiency requires a whole-house systems approach to ensure that you and your team of building professionals consider all the variables, details, and interactions that affect energy use in your home. In addition to occupant behavior, site conditions, and climate, these include:

Appliances and home electronics
Insulation and air sealing
Lighting and daylighting
Space heating and cooling
Water heating
Windows, doors, and skylights.
Before making upgrades, you may also want to work with an energy auditor to use the Home Energy Score, which provides a rating of your home's current efficiency, as well as a list of improvements and potential savings.

ULTRA-EFFICIENT HOMES
Ultra-efficient homes combine state-of-the-art energy-efficient construction, appliances, and lighting with commercially available renewable energy systems, such as solar water heating and solar electricity. By taking advantage of local climate and site conditions, designers can often also incorporate passive solar heating and cooling and energy-efficient landscaping strategies. The intent is to reduce home energy use as cost-effectively as possible, and then meet the reduced load with on-site renewable energy systems.

ADVANCED HOUSE FRAMING
If you’re building a new house or adding on to an existing one, consider using advanced house framing (also known as optimum value engineering), which reduces lumber use and waste and improves energy efficiency in a wood-framed house.

COOL ROOFS
Cool roofs use highly reflective materials to reflect more light and absorb less heat from sunlight, which keeps homes cooler during hot weather.

PASSIVE SOLAR HOME DESIGN
Passive solar home design takes advantage of climatic and site conditions to provide heating in the winter and cooling in the summer.

EARTH-SHELTERED, STRAW BALE, LOG, AND MANUFACTURED HOMES
If you live in or are planning to buy an earth-sheltered, straw bale, log, or manufactured home, below is more information and links with suggestions to help improve your home’s energy efficiency:

EFFICIENT EARTH-SHELTERED HOMES
Earth-sheltered homes can be built underground or bermed, and—when well designed and built—can be comfortable, durable, and energy-efficient.

STRAW BALE HOME DESIGN
Straw bale buildings were fairly common in the United States between 1895 and 1940, but it wasn't until the mid- to late-1990s that building codes began to acknowledge them as a viable approach. Two current straw bale construction methods include non-load-bearing or post-and-beam, which uses a structural framework with straw bale in-fill, and load-bearing or "Nebraska style," which uses the bearing capacity of the stacked bales to support roof loads.

Proposed straw bale structures face considerable barriers, including:

Local building code approvals
Building loans
Mortgages
Homeowner's insurance
Community acceptance.
To learn about the building code standards for your state, contact your city or county building code officials. Your state energy office may be able to provide information on energy codes recommended or enforced in your state.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN LOG HOMES
Log homes use solid wood logs for wall structure and insulation, and require care in design, construction, and maintenance to achieve and maintain energy efficiency.

EFFICIENT MANUFACTURED HOMES
Manufactured homes (formerly known as mobile homes) are built to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Code, and are constructed on a permanent chassis so they can be moved. Owners can improve the energy efficiency of these homes by caulking and weather stripping, air sealing, and choosing energy-efficient lighting and appliances.

24/05/2017

Home Designer Career and Education Information
Learn about the education and preparation needed to become a home designer. Get a quick view of the requirements as well as details about degree programs, job duties and licensure to find out if this is the career for you.

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Home designers typically complete an associate's or bachelor's degree in their field before beginning their career. In some states a license may be required.
Essential Information
Home designers specialize in creating structure, function and visual appeal within a residential space. They select furniture and accessories, create color schemes, plan layouts and coordinate construction work. Home designers commonly complete an interior design associate's or bachelor's degree program. Some states may require individuals to hold an interior design license.

Required Education Associate's or bachelor's degree
Other Requirements License may be required
Projected Job Growth (2014-2024)* 4%
Median Salary (2015)* $48,840 annually
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Career Information for a Home Designer
Home designers, a subset of interior designers, are responsible for a residential space's function and decoration. They bring structure and appeal to new homes or rework existing spaces. After establishing a client's needs, a home designer will use computer-aided design software to create spatial layouts, lighting systems and color schemes. They select furniture, fabrics and accessories, as well as advise on decor. They may consult with and coordinate the work of contractors for specialty projects, such as installing plumbing and electrical systems.

Employment and Salary Info
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported there were roughly 51,050 employed interior designers in 2015 (www.bls.gov). Overall employment was projected to increase 4% from 2014-2024, stated the BLS. The BLS also expected home design specialists to be increasingly popular. Specialties include bath and kitchen, outdoor living spaces, green design and high-tech systems, such as home theaters and security systems. In May 2015, the BLS reported a median annual salary of $48,840 for interior designers.

Education Information for a Home Designer
Entry-level positions typically require the completion of an associate's or bachelor's degree program in interior design or architecture. Relevant coursework includes 2-D and 3-D drawing, materials and furniture, drafting, regulatory codes and business. Degree programs may incorporate practical experience through an internship or real-world labs.

Many states require an interior designer's license for home designers. Individuals must earn a qualifying score on the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Exam to receive a license. In order to eligible to take the exam, home designers need to have six years of postsecondary education and work experience in some combination. Most states requiring a license also require a minimum amount of continuing education courses to maintain the license.

Home designers try to maximize the function of a space in a residence, while creating an appropriate design for the space. They consider all aspects of a room's design and décor, from the lighting to flooring, fixtures, furniture and accessories and try to combine elements that will suit the space and please the home owner.

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23/05/2017

Top 10 Home Design Trends To Expect In 2017
Looking for some great ideas for your home? How about a voice-activated assistant that will give you a weather update while you pour coffee into a preheated mug from a warming drawer? Not your style? No worries — there’s something for everyone in this preview of 2017 design trends. We plowed into Houzz data, sifted through popular photos and articles, and talked to industry leaders for this look at 10 things we think you’ll be seeing more of in the home in 2017.

Kitchen
Photo by Elizabeth Lawson Design - Discover transitional kitchen design inspiration
1. Satin brass. Brass finishes have been making a comeback in recent years, cherished for their ability to bring shiny golden tones to a space without the high price tag. But more recently, designers like Elizabeth Lawson have been turning away from the reflective finish of polished brass and embracing satin or brushed brass, which is more muted and warm.

“I especially like a satin brass finish because it’s transitional and can complement a number of styles,” says Lawson, who used the finish in the kitchen shown here. “It also looks amazing against almost any color of the rainbow. I think we’ll continue to see rooms with satin brass for quite some time and also possibly mixed with other finishes for a more eclectic look.”

20 Design Trends Set to Go Even Bigger in 2017
By Mitchell Parker - See more Home Design Photos
2. Voice-activated assistants. There’s been a lot of talk about voice assistants in the home. It’s something Shawn DuBravac, chief economist of the Consumer Technology Association, which puts on the Consumer Electronics Show every year in Las Vegas (Jan. 5 to 8, 2017), says will be big in 2017.

Amazon’s Alexa, which is enabled in the Echo Dot shown on this side table, acts as a voice-activated interface for many smart home devices. Google Home’s voice assistant launched about a month ago.

These devices work through activation phrases like “Alexa” or “OK Google.” The devices, placed throughout your home, are always listening in somewhat of a dormant state. Say the activation phrase, and the device fires up and awaits your command. Ask it to give you the weather or play a song from Spotify or dim your lights or power up the hot tub.

Early last year, Amazon opened its platform to third parties and has since added thousands of integrated features from smart home companies like Lutron, Crestron, Philips Hue, Wemo, Honeywell, Nest, Samsung Smart Home to other services from Uber, Domino’s, NPR and more.

Google Home just launched its voice-activated assistant about a month ago, and DuBravac says he expects the company to open the platform to third-party companies soon.

“What you’re seeing is continued maturing of the smart home ecosystem,” he says. “It’s still a very nascent technology. Maturing isn’t something that happens instantaneously, but over time.”

Easton House
Photo by Patrick Sutton Associates - More beach style bathroom photos
3. Vanity conversions. If you’re having trouble finding the right premanufactured vanity for your home, try thinking outside the cabinet box. Many savvy homeowners are finding chests of drawers, old file cabinets, vintage consoles and more, and converting them into one-of-a-kind vanities.

Hood River
Photo by Vanillawood - Discover contemporary kitchen design inspiration
4. Hardworking kitchen storage walls. In search of more open space, many homeowners and designers are doing away with expanses of upper cabinets and pushing all that storage onto a single hardworking wall. This one-stop hub frees up the rest of the space to create a breezy look.

Yorkston Home
Photo by Monika Hibbs - Browse transitional bedroom ideas
5. White with off-white. There’s just something refreshing about a room bathed in white. But when done in one stark white tone, things can start to feel clinical. Balancing a white palette with creamy off-whites and natural linen hues creates a breathtaking look that can be rich with character.

Related: Soften an All-White Bedroom With a Fluffy Duvet Cover

Los Gatos Townhouse
Photo by Suzette Sherman Design - Browse modern kitchen photos
6. Greenery. Pantone’s verdant color of the year for 2017, Greenery, seems to be an instant hit for those looking for a revitalizing, back-to-nature hue that brings zest while still managing to work with warm wood tones.

Ocean Lane, Palm Beach
Photo by Superior Wood Products - Discover contemporary laundry room design ideas
7. Splurging on laundry rooms. Everyone knows that kitchens and bathrooms get the big remodeling dollars, but many homeowners are seeing value in making every space look great. And laundry rooms in particular are seeing more love. Design tricks to bring in more light, smarter storage and better function resonate with homeowners who realize that since they spend a lot of time doing laundry, why not do it in a space that makes them feel good?

According to the 2016 Houzz & Home Report, people remodeling their laundry rooms of 150 square feet or more will spend an average of $2,700. Take away appliances, and that’s a sizable budget to splurge on tile and other details.

Classic Coastal
Photo by The Guest House Studio - More beach style entryway photos
8. Splurging on entryways. The entry, like a powder room, is a compact place where you can have fun with design without blowing a budget. Homeowners will spend on average $2,500 to make over their entryway or mudroom that’s 150 square feet or more ($1,400 for a space that’s less than 150 square feet), according to the 2016 Houzz & Home Report.

Sometimes all it takes is a small area to feature a fun piece of wallpaper, a statement mirror or a narrow table with a tray for shoes underneath. After all, first impressions matter.

Canyon Pass at Dove Mountain
Photo by Milestone Homes - Search contemporary bathroom pictures
9. Outdoor-feeling indoor showers. An outdoor shower is highly desirable but not practical year-round in most areas of the country. To get around the weather dilemma, designers and homeowners are looking to intimate courtyards and strategic site placement to create bathrooms that connect deeply to the outdoors while still maintaining privacy.

Hudson Heights Residence
Photo by Lauren Rubin Architecture - Search contemporary kitchen pictures
10. Counter-depth fridges. For small to modest-size kitchens, remodeling is often a game of inches. Counter-depth refrigerators sit flush with adjacent cabinetry and countertops, freeing up just a bit more space while creating a streamlined look.