Author: Adam Nobel

Lending in all sectors of the housing market took a break over January this year, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest figures show that the total number of new owner-occupier home…

Owning their home is a high priority for the women of Australia, new research shows. CoreLogic’s 2024 Women & Property report, which surveyed home ownership status and motivations, barriers and attitudes towards dwelling ownership among women and men in Australia,…

Inside or out, a screen can be immensely useful as a décor element. Whether you want to hide an ugly part of the garden or add privacy in a room, there’s a plethora of options. Folding screens have long been…

Is your wardrobe smelling musty after this warm, wet summer we’ve just had? Place an open box of baking (bicarb) soda inside to keep it smelling fresh. It will absorb odours for up to twelve months; note the date on…

Living in a dome or pyramid was a popular dream for many youthful hippies in the 60s, though few probably ended up doing it, let alone having a house worth millions 60 years later. Yet the nephew of financier J.P.…

Housing values continued to rise in February, with a perceptible acceleration in pace, new data shows. CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index was up 0.6% in February, the strongest monthly gain since October last year. Values lifted Australia-wide, except in Hobart…

Approvals to build new apartments soared in January, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest figures show that the total number of dwellings approved fell 1% in January (seasonally adjusted), after a…

Farmers have always done it, but does your family take their shoes off before coming into the house? In some cultures, it is a sign of respect, while for others, it’s a way to reduce traipsing in dirt and germs…

For many homeowners, one of the first thoughts when selling their house is ‘we had better fix this place up’. All those renovation plans made over the years are taken off the backburner, with the idea that a new kitchen…

Is this the ultimate work-from-home house? The iconic Wall House #2 in Groningen, Netherlands features a 14m-high wall with organically-shaped rooms suspended on the side with extensive lake views. On the other side of the wall is the entrance and…