Home values lifted again in May, posting their strongest monthly growth since November 2021, CoreLogic’s national Home Value Index has revealed. The latest data for the month of May shows that values grew 1.2% in May, following increases of 0.6%…
To the consternation of many, the Reserve Bank again lifted the official cash rate this week by 0.25 to 4.1%, a level not seen since early 2012. RBA governor Philip Lowe attributed the decision to ongoing concerns that persistently high…
Few of us question the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and now research shows just how Australia’s housing market has felt the effects. Published by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) Limited, ‘The new normal: changed…
Refinancing remained high through April, while new loans continue to seesaw, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The figures show that the value of new housing loans fell 2.9% to $23.3 billion in…
If your home is on the market, turn on all the indoor and outdoor lights before a showing – even during the day. During the daytime, having the lights on softens harsh shadowing from sunlight and brightens dim areas. In…
Building work being done on new homes continues to fall, official figures showed this week. New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this week shows that the value of residential building work completed fell 2.0% in the March…
Building approvals dropped in April to the lowest level in eleven years, 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 8.1% in April,…
Have you ever idly wondered how much the petrol fumes in your attached garage might be impacting your family’s welfare? A new study shows that while impact of the toxic petrol fumes can be considerable, it can be minimised by…
Winter officially arrived this week, so we can expect more of the chilly weather most have been experiencing around the country over the past few weeks. But what if we don’t want to stay indoors huddling over heaters for the…
Warmth, texture and connection to the environment were standout features of the winning projects in this year’s Dulux Colour Awards. With hues ranging from ‘Cochineal Red’ through greens, browns, greys to shades of white, the overall effect is far from…
