One in four Australians have considered buying property with family or friends, a new survey shows. When asked what was driving this trend, more than two-thirds said affordability was the main driver, followed by wanting to buy a bigger/better property…
Building work done on new homes remains high, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The latest figures show that new residential building completed remained flat in the September quarter 2021, to be 7.0% higher…
Whether it is a gentle stream trickling down a water feature, birds bathing joyously in the birdbath, or kids running through the sprinkler, there is plenty to be enjoyed in a garden that has water added. Even if you only…
New home builds in the UK will be required from next year to include chargers for electric vehicles, prime minister Boris Johnson announced this week. With cars and taxis accounting for 16% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2019,…
Scuff marks. Every wall gets them, especially if there are kids in the house. Yet they’re also surprisingly easy to remove, and without harsh chemicals that could damage paintwork. The simplest method for getting rid of most scuff marks takes…
Summer arrives next week and many of us are already spending more time outdoors, often cooking and eating dinner in the balmy end-of-day. Keep a potted Aloe Vera plant handy to the barbecue. It doesn’t have to be very big,…
The Australian housing market is stabilising following months of price increases, according to the latest update by NAB Group Economics. NAB’s research shows that values rose 1.5% last month, similar to August and September. However, the trend shows the market…
Ingenious design that adds value beyond the aesthetic and practical was a feature of many projects awarded Australia’s highest architecture accolades this year. Winners include a home that helps its disabled owner connect to the universe, and the renovation of…
Sales of new detached homes appear to have stabilised following months of record-breaking levels, according to a monthly survey of Australia’s largest builders. The latest HIA New Home Sales report shows that following a rollercoaster of sales over the past…
One of the most endearing images of summer in Australia is the Christmas Beetle. With its gentle nature and iridescent appearance, it enchants children and adults alike. But you might have noticed there haven’t been so many of the sparkly…
