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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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It seems there is nothing now that can’t be bought on Amazon, including tiny homes. A post by a content creator who purchased the Chery Industrial Expandable Prefab House went viral recently, garnering nearly 32 million views on TikTok. Unfolding…
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A pickup in home settlements over the last months of 2023 augur a positive outlook ahead, according to a new report released by property settlement platform PEXA. PEXA’s 2023 Property Insights Report has found that residential settlement volumes grew across…
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This Sunday March 3, is Clean Up Australia Day 2024, and as we continue to tackle our national waste challenges and protect our environment, Australians are being called on to join with their local communities and take immediate action. In…
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Over the past few years, Australians have been more inclined than ever to spend time outdoors and enjoy a more casual lifestyle, meaning greater priority is being given to outdoor areas and landscaping in our homes. This trend is especially…
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Freddie Mercury’s house is for sale – but not ‘on the market’ as most might expect. Since his death in 1991, the Kensington house has been home to the singer’s close friend Mary Austin, who sold the contents last year…
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