Summer in Australia is traditionally fairly extreme, and this year has been no exception. In the midst of a heat wave you’ll notice it’s not just the kids who like to get out and play under the hose – there…
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Land prices stabilise
Land prices remained relatively stable over much of 2022, new data has revealed. The latest HIA-CoreLogic Residential Land Report shows that new residential land prices declined by 0.2% in the September Quarter 2022 to $328,954, remaining relatively stable over the…
Read moreBookshelf defies convention
Most homes have at least one bookshelf; it’s perfect for holding the book collection, but also useful for displaying art and treasures. Apart from that, however, it can also be quite a boring piece of furniture, unless it’s German designer…
Read moreThe story behind: cupboard
Ever wondered where the word ‘cupboard’ came from? According to Merriam Webster, the ‘board’ in cupboard is an archaic word for ‘table’, and ‘cupboard’ was originally used in the Middle Ages to refer to a board or table holding cups…
Read moreRefinancing reaches record high
Refinancing reached another record high in November as borrowers switched lenders for lower interest rates, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest figures show that the value of owner-occupier refinancing between lenders…
Read moreFootsteps or loud music: which is worse?
Do you find some neighbourhood noises more disturbing than others? If you’ve ever lived in an apartment block, a college or even a large share house, you’ll know that the most annoying neighbours aren’t necessarily the ones who play loud…
Read moreOne in three will refinance in 2023
One in three borrowers are likely to refinance their home loans this year, a new survey shows. The survey*, commissioned by Mortgage Choice, found that almost one-third (31%) of respondents are considering refinancing their home loan within the next 12…
Read moreLettuce in the living room?
Maybe you have no outdoor garden space, or would like to grow food that isn’t eaten by the local wildlife just as it is ripening; if so, an indoor garden pod might be just the thing you need. Sydney-based Urban…
Read moreIKEA chair recalled
An IKEA swivel chair has been recalled over fears it could collapse, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) warned this week. The anthracite-coloured ODGER Swivel Chair is made of a wood plastic composite seat, aluminium tubing legs and rubber…
Read moreThe invisible house
If you have always wanted to live in a tree house, but on the ground, your dream home has come on the UK market for a mere £2 million. Dubbed the ‘Invisible House’, the Warwickshire home has a mirrored facade…
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