Nominations have opened for the 2023 Sustainability Awards, showcasing building projects, products and companies at the forefront of ecologically sustainable design in Australia. Now in their 17th year, the Sustainability Awards have expanded to include projects that can show long-term…
On the topic of protesting the state of housing, two young artists turned an abandoned house in Detroit into an art installation almost 13 years ago, ensuring both it and the issue remain forever enshrined in history. For their installation…
Do you own a rental property, or rent your home out on Airbnb? The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) might have its eye on you at tax time. ATO Assistant Commissioner Tim Loh warned this week that the ATO will be…
Following reports of a continued shortage of qualified tradespeople, last week’s Budget has delivered some welcome news in the form of fee-free TAFE places so tradies can study without worrying about the cost. “If we want to build more homes,…
Walking into a hardware store to find paint for your home can be daunting. It seems that each colour comes in at least sixteen shades and then there’s gloss, high gloss, matt, oil-based, water-based, low-VOC… To simplify things, here are…
For most parents, having somewhere the kids can easily store their toys is a constant issue – we often spend our own leisure time cleaning up and packing away errant bricks, cars, tea sets etc. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if…
‘Succession’ might be coming to a conclusion, but disconsolate fans could live the dream forever with the announcement this week that Kendall Roy’s glass and brass home has just been listed for sale at US$29 million. Overlooking New York’s Central…
First home buyers returned to the market in strength during March, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest housing finance figures show that the number of new owner-occupier first home buyer loans…
If you have been trying to build, renovate or even just get repairs done on your home recently, you might have had trouble finding tradies to do the work, a new report shows. In fact, the latest HIA Trades Report*,…
With cooler weather sweeping in this week, keeping warm can be tricky, especially if you’re renting or on a tight budget. Fortunately, the experts at consumer advocacy group Choice have some tips and tricks for keeping your house cosy and…
