The demand for Australia’s homes has been boosted by a 14-year high jump in population, new data shows. Figures released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal that Australia’s population grew by 1.9% in 2022, the highest…
Over a quarter of residential property transactions across Australia’s eastern states were funded without a mortgage in 2022, according to new research released by PEXA. The total value of residential sale settlements in the nation’s eastern states was $478.6B in…
Sales of new homes across Australia increased in May for the second month in a row, builders have reported. The latest HIA New Home Sales report shows that new home sales rose by 9.4% in the month of May 2023…
Termites are an ever-present risk to homes across Australia, yet are often not noticed until the damage is extensive and costly. Here’s what to look out for, and how to reduce the likelihood of an invasion in your house. Termites…
A lounge chair launched at the recent Milan Design Fair caught our eye as being perfect for curling up with a rug and a book on a cold winter’s day. The Knitty Lounge Chair by Slovenian designer Nika Zupanc looks…
If you are still looking for reasons to switch from gas to electricity in your home, further research has been released this week by the Grattan Institute, who have warned that Australia won’t hit its net zero emissions target by…
Most Australians would be keen to switch from gas to electricity in order to reduce emissions, a recent survey has found. New research by The Australia Institute revealed very little opposition to switching off gas, and majority support for cleaner,…
The value of Australia’s homes jumped in the first months of 2023, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The figures show that the total value of residential dwellings in Australia rose by $140 billion…
The Home Guarantee Scheme has helped 100,000 Australians buy or build their own home over the past three years through, the government announced this week. According to the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC), which administers the scheme, one…
We naturally tend to close doors and windows in winter to keep our homes warm, but that can bring other, less obvious, problems such as condensation dampness. If left untreated, damp – whether from condensation, leaks or seepage – will…
