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Mortgage holders considering fixing their home loan interest rate at the current rates on offer may need to think twice before doing so, according to one of the nation’s most awarded mortgage brokers...
Being actively eco-minded can be difficult, with so many micro-decisions made every day regarding ‘plastic-free or convenient’, ‘green or affordable;’… In fact, decision fatigue suggests that making many decisions over a prolonged period of time can be a significant drain on our willpower...
Australia is blessed with a comfortable year-round climate that we’re lucky to enjoy. While that is true, backyard fire pits are fashionable, affordable and practical, and are becoming increasingly popular as we look to use the outdoor space in winter with functional landscaping features...
Labour shortages and major increases in the cost of construction materials are seeing the construction sector across the nation overheat according to a new market sentiment report released by Arcadis and the Australian Constructors Association...
Stone-look flooring that is easy to install and even simpler to keep clean is the goal for many renovators – and they can now realise their designs by choosing Beaumont Tiles’ elegant new Stone Impressions range of hybrid flooring...
Arden Homes has announced a new venture with RACV Solar that will ensure every Arden Aspire and Lumina home built in 2022 and beyond will have solar panel system installed by RACV Solar...
Diving into the Laminex Collection, CJH Studio was tasked with producing four rooms that captured and showcased their signature warmth and creative joinery...
A leading buyer’s agent believes that the cooling property market is forcing buyers to rethink their budgets and the amount they want to pay for property purchases...
Beaumont Tiles has launched a new Hybrid Collection across its store network, as part of its commitment to making renovations accessible and affordable for all homeowners...
With the kitchen considered the living, beating heart of a home, it’s no surprise that renovating or building a new kitchen will reach record volumes in 2022...
The Bushfire Building Council of Australia (BBCA) has launched free architectural drawings, specifications and handbooks to make it easier and more affordable for Australians to build sustainable houses resilient to bushfires, floods, storms, heatwaves and cyclones...
JW Constructions in Queensland has won the pinnacle award at the 2022 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards, being presented the HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year award for a skilfully designed home that reveals open-plan living at its best...
If the relentless rain has meant that you haven’t had time to tend to your beloved outdoor spaces, from pruning your garden to giving your timber deck some TLC, it might be time to reconsider the materials you are using, says Rod Schiefelbein from Trex...
Optimistic shades, emotionally replenishing motifs, and the need to draw inspiration from nature's organic beauty, all aimed at feelgood fun, are set to underpin Australian renovations in 2022...
Exclusive new data from one of Australia’s largest residential developers, Stockland, has revealed the nation’s favourite home design and style trend for 2022 as Coastal Hues...
The Easter long weekend is an ideal time for homeowners to bring smaller DIY renovation projects to life, particularly indoor projects such as painting...
Perhaps it’s the sleek modern look or a nod to the memories of Australia’s brick architectural heritage but contemporary brick homes are increasing in popularity, matching the design desires of architects, designers and homeowners alike...
