If you are feeling slightly less concerned about the cost of living these days, you’re not alone, new research shows. Data from the latest quarterly NAB Consumer Sentiment survey has revealed many Australians feel like they’re getting on top of…
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Land shortages continue
An ongoing shortage of available land for housing continues to drive up costs, according to research released this week. The latest HIA-CoreLogic Residential Land Report shows that the median price of a residential lot in Australia reached $351,044 in the…
Read moreWhat’s the buzz about?
The sweet taste of honey, the sound of Spring or a sharp and painful sensation brought on by a sting – we all have particular associations when we think of bees. As pollinators, however, bees play a major role in…
Read moreMake improvements for the better
There is no doubt that renovations can add value to a home, but if you are planning to sell soon, it is important to make sure that changes you invest in now will actually be of value to other people.…
Read moreNo fuss purifier
If there’s a room in your home that could benefit from a no-fuss humidifier and air purifier, you might consider the Moss Air. The table-top device uses actual moss, which has natural detoxifying capabilities to filter airborne particles and convert…
Read moreBanks dropping rates
If you are looking to buy a home or refinance your mortgage soon, now could be a good time to follow through, with many banks slashing rates this month and offering big savings for borrowers. The savings might not be…
Read moreNew apartments to command premiums
New build apartment prices are forecast to grow 23% by 2026 as supply tightens, new research shows. CBRE’s ‘Apartment Vacancy and Rent Outlook 2H 2024’ estimates that over the next ten years, demand for housing is expected to benefit from…
Read moreBank of Mum and Dad: who’s winning?
If you, or your kids, are thinking you might need to dip into the Bank of Mum and Dad to help them buy a home, UK multi-listing site Zoopla has some interesting insights to consider. According to Zoopla’s analysis, nearly…
Read moreA foldaway bath
For those who would sometimes love to relax in a bath but don’t have the space in their bathroom, comes the ‘Bathtope’ – a fabric bath that can be folded away after use. On display this week at DesignArt Tokyo…
Read moreColour up
If Spring has you dreaming of changing things round in your home, why not consider creating a multi-colour paint scheme using three or four different colours in the same room. The idea might be daunting for the novice, so the…
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