Subdividing land in Victoria Victorians are subdividing land at an exceptional pace- backyard developers are key players in the state government’s ambitious housing infill targets...
Subdivision is a complex process, involving elements of planning, building compliance, project management and legal work. Additionally, the process is slightly different in each state so it can be hard for home owners to find accurate information that covers all aspects of the process...
One of the most familiar living rooms on TV is the one belonging to the Simpsons family, with the decor unchanged since the show first aired in 1989. The design has been synonymous with American suburbia for 29 years so it’s hard to imagine the iconic room in any other style...
Designing and building your own home is an exciting process but it’s one that does take a while, which means by the time the developer hands over the keys all you want to do is settle in...
Tax time is coming up and it’s not just landlords or investment property owners who can save money on tax thanks to their assets. As a home owner there are also legitimate deductions you can make that could help put extra cash in your pocket...
As the end of the financial year approaches comparison site, finder.com.au has released research into how landlords can minimise personal income tax through deductions...
Hemp House in Mullumbimby, NSW was designed by Barefoot Sustainable Design to accommodate a small family of 4 and to fit on a small residential block. Industrial hemp, although related to cannabis, is a durable plant that could play a pivotal role in the future of the building sector...
Green buildings, which incorporate the principles of sustainable development are becoming increasingly popular in Australia and now represent 34% of the total share of construction activity in the country, according to Dodge Data and Analytic’s World Green Building Trends 2016 SmartMarket Report ...
Architecture and technology are advancing rapidly and this is impacting on our cities, changing the way they look and feel. At the same time, urban populations are growing and by 2050 it is predicted that 66% of the world’s population will live in urban areas, compared to 54% today...
Last month we published a post about the results of the 2018 Adbri Masonry Great Australian Backyard survey that found backyard designs are inspired by holiday destinations including the Hamptons and Japan...
Some gardeners use cold weather as the perfect excuse to take a well-earned break from their garden, however, horticulturist, garden writer and TV presenter Melissa King says there is little downtime for gardeners in winter despite it being a slow growth season...
Temperatures are beginning to fall and today marks the first official day of winter for Australians, the season where home maintenance tasks you’ve been putting off become apparent...
In May, the Department of Environment and Energy published new quarterly emissions data that showed greenhouse gas emissions increased 0.8% in the December 2017 quarter...
Luxaflex has announced a new range of window coverings that hang like curtains but operate with the functionality of blinds. Veri Shades feature curved vanes made from a durable fabric and have been specially designed to provide advanced privacy, light filtering and air flow...
The 32nd Dulux Colour Awards took place last night at a Gala event at the National Gallery of Victoria, where Fitzroy Crossing Renal Hostel in WA by Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects was awarded the Grand Prix, as well as the Commercial Exterior Award. Photographer: Peter Bennetts...
Winter is fast approaching and colder temperatures are starting to set in around most of the country. Since Australian homes are mainly designed to keep us cool in summer rather than warm in winter, now is a good time to check your insulation...
Porous Pave offers pavers, pavements and grates that allow rainfall and surface water to drain through them, reducing the runoff from paved areas and therefore the need to separate stormwater retention ponds. It also means you can use smaller capacity stormwater pipes...
