Industry experts attest that a smartly planned and executed backyard can add 20 to 30 per cent on resale value. In addition, an inviting outdoor area improves our quality of Read More
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Barbecue types to suit your style — Part TwoBarbecue types to suit your style — Part Two
We recently featured Part One of Choosing the right-sized barbecue. This week, we elaborate on the types and features of barbecues at your command. Balcony barbecuing – don’t get gassed Compared Read More
The capital gains of rentvestingThe capital gains of rentvesting
Rentvesting is a property ownership method whereby renters buy in an area with a high rental yield and rent the property while living elsewhere. It’s fast becoming a tax beneficial Read More
Multi-generational housing: the bigger pictureMulti-generational housing: the bigger picture
Studies by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute found financial circumstances are an overriding factor in the formation of multi-generational households – and are even more dominant than cultural Read More
Choosing the right-sized barbecue — Part OneChoosing the right-sized barbecue — Part One
When it comes time to buy a new barbecue, every weekend-entertaining warrior dreams of a monstrous meat-beast: 14 burners, a grill big enough to cook a water buffalo and a Read More
Creating sustainable homes for universal accessCreating sustainable homes for universal access
Creating liveable homes for all ages and personal mobility issues is a forward-thinking and value-adding objective. Towards this aim, the Liveable Homes initiative was developed to increase the number of Read More
Technology is the key to kickstarting a long-overdue revitalisation of Australia’s property industryTechnology is the key to kickstarting a long-overdue revitalisation of Australia’s property industry
3 minute read COVID has forced every industry to embrace new technologies, to cope with the challenges of the pandemic. Learning how to remain productive while away from the office Read More
Designing for climateDesigning for climate
Constructing homes with passive design principles is an increasing priority for owners and builders. People are comfortable only within a very narrow range of conditions. The human body’s temperature is Read More
Diplomatic relations at their noise-reducing bestDiplomatic relations at their noise-reducing best
Noisy neighbours can make every day seem like you’re living in the middle of a war zone. But there are simple ways in which harmony can be restored without the Read More
Protecting your home against pest invasionProtecting your home against pest invasion
Pest infestation is never pleasant, but if you detect evidence of unwanted visitors in your home, there are methods to remove them quickly and efficiently. Maintaining cleanliness inside and blocking Read More