Following the early success of his Mickey Mouse and Silly Symphony films, Walt Disney built a storybook home for his family – and almost a century later it is available for lease at US$40,000 per month. The Los Angeles house…
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Bamboo home tackles climate change
As water levels – sea or river – become increasingly unpredictable through climate change, there will be a growing need for homes that can adapt, and with nearly half of the Mekong Delta area forecast to be submerged by rising…
Read moreNo change to interest rates
Australian borrowers breathed a huge sigh of relief this week when the Reserve Bank (RBA) offered them a reprieve from higher interest rates for the month. The welcome decision to leave the official cash rate at 4.1% in July took…
Read moreValues up again
Australian housing values moved through a fourth month of recovery in June, new data revealed this week. CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index (HVI) rose 1.1% in June, decelerating slightly from the 1.2% gain recorded in May. Since finding a floor…
Read moreRefinancing reaches new high
The number of borrowers refinancing their home loans reached a new high in May, according to new data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest figures show that the value of new loans for housing rose 4.8%…
Read moreTop bathroom makeovers
When your home is on the market, the bathroom is one room that buyers will look at critically. So if it is looking a little dated, you might want to consider making some changes before selling. Here are our top…
Read moreRent the magic
While Barbie’s been in Australia this week promoting her new movie, Ken has taken over her Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse and listed it on AirBnb. During your stay in the real-life 3-storey mansion, you’ll have access to Ken’s awesome wardrobe filled…
Read moreWhat are riparian land rights?
Riparian rights apply to properties fronting a river. If the river is non-navigable, then the property holder owns the land under the water to the exact middle of the river. If the river is navigable, the property holder will most…
Read moreHomebuying intentions rise
The number of Australians intending to buy a home rose in May, following a drop in the previous month, new data shows. The CommBank Household Spending Intentions (HSI) Index rose 3.1% in May, with home buying intentions up 14.4% over…
Read moreRents soar
Australian housing rents have soared at record levels over the past twelve months, the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) announced this week. The REIA’s latest Real Estate Market Facts report shows Sydney had the highest increase – a staggering…
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