Author: Adam Nobel

While the Christmas holiday season can be a hectic time generally, there are distinct advantages in marketing your property during this time. There might well be fewer homes listed in December, as many vendors choose to wait until the new…

Weather and time takes its toll on decking, so before everyone heads outside to catch the cool breezes over summer, you might want to make sure yours is in top condition. Walk the entire deck to check for rot, splitting…

If you’re looking for unusual gifts this Christmas, you might consider a beautiful table lamp that won’t cost its new owner anything to use. The light source in IKEA’s Sammanlänkad LED solar-powered table lamp is in the shape of a…

All homeowners will soon be able to assess their home’s energy efficiency, following the Australian Government’s announcement that it is expanding the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) to include assessments for existing homes. Previously, the scheme has only offered…

Sales of new homes rose in October, continuing a trend that is increasingly evident in most markets across Australia, the Housing Industry Association (HIA) announced this week. New home sales rose by 8.8% in October, driven by increasing activity in…

A carbon-positive house that immerses its residents in nature has been named winner in the Single Dwelling (New) category of the 2024 Sustainability Awards this week. ‘Holocene House’ by CplusC Architects + Builders is canopied in plants and features water…

When applying for a loan to buy your home, it is important to know just what you can and can’t do and what the costs are, before you sign up. Take this checklist with you and make sure you are…

Leaving a huge boulder in place to divide the living room and main bedroom of his house was all part of the brief for mid-20th century Californian architect Albert Frey. Frey designed his home to sit in harmony with the…

If you are considering building or renovating your home to be more sustainable, the Australian Government’s free ‘Design for Place’ house plans have just been updated and expanded to capture new requirements for energy efficiency, accessibility and liveability. Created by…

Three out of five Australian renters do not expect to ever own their home, with new research showing that many would be happy to spend more money to ensure a long-term lease. Three in four, however, would certainly prefer to…