All new homes built Australia-wide will be subject to an updated code of energy efficiency, after an agreement was reached this week by the country’s Building Ministers. The agreed changes to the National Construction Code (NCC) represent the first significant…
A large fall in building approvals to build new apartments drove the national total down in July, according to the data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The total number of dwellings approved fell 17.2% in…
Although it’s often overlooked, good lighting can make a huge difference to a home. We might spend hours poring over paint charts, but it’s actually the light that shows off a space to its best advantage or even makes it…
Did you vote for your favourite Australian tree in the ABC Science online poll? After three weeks of successive competition, the River Red Gum has been named the winner. It was followed closely by the Snow Gum and the Ghost…
More Australians than ever are adopting a proactive approach to managing their home loan amidst rising interest rates, new research has revealed. Analysis released by PEXA Insights shows that property refinances recorded across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria in…
Thanks to smart technology, we can now control and program things like lights, ovens and air conditioning just by pressing a button on our phones. Now, with the SwitchBot Curtain Rod, we can open or close curtains without getting out…
New work might be falling away right now, but the pipeline will keep Australia’s builders working well into next year, a new survey shows. The latest HIA New Home Sales report shows that sales of new homes fell by 13.1%…
Renting can allow for more flexibility and the freedom to change homes as needs change, in comparison to owning a home. However, sometimes it can be difficult to make changes to suit the household’s lifestyle – and that can include…
Spring arrives this coming week, bringing abundant new growth in our parks and gardens – and for some people, hay fever. Your garden need not be the source of allergies, though. While it’s easy to think that because a flower…
Scamwatch is urging Australians to be wary of phone messages from a family member or friend claiming they need help, following a significant rise in ‘Hi Mum’ scams in recent months. The scammer will claim they have lost or damaged…
