A house that blends so completely with its environment it is almost invisible has hit the market with a price tag of US$18m (AU$26m). Situated in the desert near Joshua Tree, California, the house boasts heat-reflecting glass on three sides,…
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The value of an average Australian home rose to $973,300 in the June quarter, according to new data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The figures show that the total value of residential dwellings in Australia in…
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If you are keen to see who has made it into the 2024 Sustainability Awards, the shortlist has been announced this week. From new building work, renovations or additions, to interior design, there are plenty of amazing projects to investigate…
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More than 13,700 new social and affordable homes across Australia are another step closer, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced this week. The first round of the Government’s Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) and National Housing Accord (NHA) programs will deliver…
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In the cyclical way of fashion, louvres are once again being considered a stylish alternative to conventional windows, as they offer the combined benefits of a cool home and reduced energy costs. At a time when homeowners are being urged…
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Housing affordability continues to be a problem in patches, a new report shows. The Real Estate Industry Association’s (REIA) latest Housing Affordability Report shows the average loan repayment now amounts to 48.1% of the median family income, 1.3 percentage points…
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If you ever find yourself out of dishwasher detergent and don’t want to have to run to the supermarket, cleaning guru Jen Fleming suggests a spoon of bicarb soda in the dispenser drawer should do the job just as well.…
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Lending to investors has lifted by a third over the past year, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The new figures show that the total value of new housing loans rose 3.9% in July…
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One in three first home buyers has been assisted by the Australian Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme, Housing Australia announced this week. Housing Australia’s Home Guarantee Scheme Trends and Insights Report 2023-2024 shows that during the financial year the Home Guarantee…
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It is Friday 13th, or Black Friday, this week and superstition will mean that some people avoid travelling, moving house or buying lottery tickets on the day. Our homes often display talismans and protective objects such as religious icons –…
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