Author: Adam Nobel

We had hoped, but didn’t really think it would happen – and sure enough, the Reserve Bank (RBA) did not lower interest rates this week, leaving the official cash rate on hold at 4.35%. Despite inflation showing substantial falls since…

Sales of new-build homes dipped slightly in August, according to a monthly survey of Australia’s largest volume home builders. The latest HIA New Home Sales report shows that new home sales nationally fell by 1.3% in the month of August.…

When planning renovations to their home, most homeowners look to make changes that will not only make their lives more comfortable, but will potentially reduce energy costs into the future. ‘A guide to sustainable home renovations’, is a practical guide…

This Friday (27th September) is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, and since Australians waste the equivalent of 24 burgers for each person every week, this could be a good time to take stock. Check the…

Now for a little light relief – some things you can do around the house with Alka-Seltzer! Popular in the early 20th century as a remedy for indigestion and heartburn, Alka-Seltzer is a combination of sodium bicarbonate, aspirin, and anhydrous…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…