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It’s one of your home’s biggest workhorses. You’d be lost without it. Anyone with a family probably spends time in it every day. And yet our laundries are perhaps the most overlooked part of our homes. If your kitchen is the beating heart of your home, your laundry is more like your liver. It helps…
Read moreAre Australian houses still affordable for the average buyer? Yes – but it depends where you look. House prices have continued their steep trajectory in recent months. The average house price in the capital cities of Australia hit $728,500 in the December 2020 quarter. All capital cities recorded a steep rise from the previous quarter,…
Read moreThinking of selling but not sure now is the time? You may not need to hold off until spring in the current market. The property market is broadly seasonal. Houses that are listed in the summer tend to take the longest to sell, and there is a second, smaller, lull in mid winter. The summer…
Read moreDreaming of a brand new home? You have a few routes available to you. You can look for a vacant block of land, buy a house-and-land package, or buy an existing property to knock down and rebuild. Each option has its advantages. House-and-land packages offer certainty of price, and you can often choose from multiple…
Read moreA recent PwC study confirms what a lot of us already knew. We like working from home, and we want to keep doing it. Hopes and Fears 2021 found that 90% of Australians want to keep working from home in some capacity, with most preferring a hybrid schedule (a mix of at-home and in-office days).…
Read moreInterior design is going maximalist. Gone are the plain white walls, empty rooms and stainless steel kitchens. Today’s interiors mix pattern, texture and colour to create inviting spaces. We’re seeing natural materials like timber and stone, soft metallics including brass tap ware and brushes nickel finishes, as well as florals, stripes and herringbone. It’s no…
Read moreYou probably already know that the property market is red hot right now. Real estate agents are struggling to keep enough stock on the market, while some buyers are putting in offers sight unseen. Fear of missing out, or FOMO, has never been more prevalent. But as with everything, the devil is in the detail.…
Read moreThe 2021 Federal Budget, handed down on 11 May, has plenty of sweeteners for would-be first home buyers. With new home construction at an all-time high thanks to last year’s HomeBuilder grants, and rock-bottom interest rates, the property market has come roaring back from recession. That’s good news for home owners, but for those who…
Read moreTourism Australia’s new Holiday Here This Year campaign encourages Australians to support tourism operators and communities around the country by booking and planning a domestic holiday. The campaign supports business owners by raising awareness, offering travel incentives and creating buzz around the idea of holidaying at home. What is Holiday Here This Year? Perhaps no…
Read moreWhen temperatures drop, energy bills rise. But if you’re bracing for a hefty bill, there are steps you can take to lessen the pain. While good insulation, installing solar panels and investing in thick carpets are all very effective at lowing energy bills, they also come with significant upfront costs. If none of these are…
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