Individual Images via Met Museum and MFA Boston. During the nineteenth century, red was considered a vibrant, powerful color, suitable for warm winter cloaks, richly patterned shawls, and dramatic evening dresses. What colors did rich Victorians wear? “During the 1860-85 period generally colors were delicate, white, blue, gray, lilac, pink and pale brown; trimmings were […]
Category: Victoria
What Did The Rich Victorians Think Of The Poor?
Victorian attitudes towards the poor were rather muddled. Some believed that the poor were facing their situations because they deserved it, either because of laziness or because they were simply not worthy of fortune. However, some believed it was up to personal circumstances. How did the rich treat the poor in Victorian times? Rich people […]
Where Was Victorian Architecture Used?
Victorian architecture includes a variety of architectural styles that emerged during Queen Victoria’s reign over the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901. Where is Victorian architecture most common? Thanks to the size of the British Empire during that time, Victorian architecture has an incredibly wide reach. Evidence of this style is found across the UK […]
Does Canada Have Victorian Houses?
Several oldest neighbourhoods of Toronto demonstrate pure Victorian-style housing and one of them is Parkdale which is notable for hosting one of the largest collections of Victorian residences in North America. Toronto created its own distinct variation of the Victorian-style house – a house called “bay-and-gable”. What type of house is most common in Canada? […]
What Is The Difference Between Victorian Houses And Modern Houses?
Victorian houses have chimneys because they often had a fireplace in most rooms. The fire was the only way to keep warm. Today, houses are built without chimneys because houses are kept warm via central heating. Most modern houses have radiators in each room instead of a fireplace. How are modern homes different from the […]
Do Commercial Tenants Pay Council Rates Victoria?
A commercial tenant is often required to pay rent plus outgoings (e.g. land tax, council rates and water rates), whereas a residential landlord invariably pays outgoings. For more information visit our article on some of the other legal obligations that a tenant has in a commercial lease. Who pays for a commercial lease in Victoria? […]
Do Victorian Houses Have Cavity Walls?
It would not have been. Most Victorian properties aren’t suitable because they’re solid wall. Occasionally you’ll get an anomaly but rarely. Edwardian will occasionally have cavity and anything from 1930 onwards. How do you tell if a wall is a cavity wall? Examine a window or door on one of your external walls: If a […]
Is The Fhog Still Available In Victoria?
The FHOG is $20,000 for new homes built in regional Victoria, for contracts signed from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2021. Is there a first home buyers grant in Victoria 2022? A $10,000 First Home Owner Grant is available when you buy or build your first new home. Visit the First Home Owner Grant […]
Which Document Proves Legal Ownership Of Land In Victoria?
certificate of title. A certificate of title is the way to record and prove the official ownership of land. What documents prove ownership of land? Ownership of registered land is evidenced by either an original or transfer certificate of title issued by the relevant register of deeds. What counts as proof of property ownership? Essentially, […]
How Many Land Titles Are There In Victoria?
3.4 million titles. The title is a record of interests and rights affecting the parcel of land including covenants and caveats. 3.4 million titles are currently registered online in Victoria… with more being added every day. What are the 2 systems of land ownership in Victoria? A land title under the provisions of the Transfer […]