Home & Renovation
Becoming a landlord while still renting? ‘Rentvesting’ promises a foot on the property ladder, but watch your step
As home ownership moves further out of reach for many Australians, “rentvesting” is being touted as a lifesaver.
What do we lose when our old suburbs disappear?
What happens when we lose those suburban streets whose houses are too…
Millennials become Australia’s most active property investors
Millennials have become the country's most active property investors in an attempt…
Construction boom sparks confidence in home building
Experts say the future looks bright for Australia's home-building industry after a…
Many Australians face losing their homes right now. Here’s how the government should help
A proposed HomeKeeper program could help financially-viable Australians keep their homes during…
Experts biggest do’s and don’ts when it comes to tackling carpet stains
Caring for stained carpets is a balance of do’s and don’ts -…
Apartment construction plummets under foreign tax burden
NSW apartment construction has nose-dived in the years following the state's tax…
Spike in crane hire masks residential construction crisis
A review of Australia's crane use has painted a deceptively positive picture…
If you squat in a vacant property, does the law give you the house for free? Well, sort of
The idea of “squatters’ rights” has received a lot of media attention…
Government review cracks down on unlicensed building inspectors
One Australian state is looking to tighten up building regulations in a…
Ministers deny tradies transition period for engineered stone
One territory has doubled down on its strict cutoff date for tradies…
Would you buy a home on TikTok?
Real estate agents are turning to an unlikely digital ally to entice…
Hidden deadly danger lurking beneath the surface of NSW flood affected homes
The flood water may finally be subsiding, but other deadly home hazards…
It’s been a record-breaking year for home battery installs. But are they worth it?
Australia saw a record number of batteries installed in 2023 as more…
Simple self-maintenance checks anyone can do to make your home safer
Let's face it - after a busy week at work or a…
Lights, camera, construction: Artist finds calling crafting dream homes
The founder of one of Australia’s leading luxury home construction companies is…
Buyers want energy-efficient homes, but are stuck on price
Energy-saving devices are among the most wanted for property buyers, but steep…
Stamp duty is holding us back from moving homes – we’ve worked out how much
If just one state of Australia scrapped its stamp duty on real-estate…
Homeowners tap into new plumbing rules
Everyday Aussies can now legally carry out certain basic plumbing tasks at…