Change of season presents the perfect opportunity to hit the reset button on your year, especially in 2021. Spring cleaning is nothing new – we’ve all heard the phrase thrown around year after year. But what is the best way to approach the activity? We’ve broken down the process by the most occupied rooms to
Some interesting new data sheds interesting light on the eternal debate over whether to have a variable or fixed home loan. Reserve Bank of Australia data for August shows owner-occupiers on three-year fixed loans were paying, on average, 1.26 percentage points less than those on the discounted variable rate. However, as the graph shows, these things move
Australian housing values continued to record a broad-based rise despite the disruption from lockdowns. According to CoreLogic’s national home value index, dwelling values rose 1.5% in August; a rate of growth that is still well above average, but the lowest monthly rise since January. The lift in housing values continues to be broad-based, with every capital
What equipment do I need? How should I make sure the workflow is optimised for efficiency? All of these are the right questions. My answer though generally starts somewhere other than thinking about the right size desk or lighting or even the feng shui of the entire room. I always start by asking the person what
If you’ve been a little less motivated to do certain things around the home recently, you’re not alone. Between working from home, home-schooling and spending a lot more time indoors, it’s safe to say we have all suffered from a case of the ‘blahs’. Come on admit it, you know you have. You’ve looked at
The Adelaide market still has the most affordable median rent of $430 per week of the eight Australian capitals across all dwelling types. But according to CoreLogic figures released today, this figure has grown by 7.2 per cent in the 12 months to June 30 compared with the national average increase of 6.6 per cent.
A modern kitchen is a top priority for many home-owners. If your kitchen is feeling dated after lockdown, a refresh might be in order, but the pain of a full-blown reno can quickly put off anyone. Avoid weeks eating microwave food and relying on a portable cooler by easily updating some key features instead. By
The coastal home is one of the most coveted types of property in Australia, but not everyone can have a beachside mansion. Still, there are some ways to get the look in your home, even if you don’t have the views. 1. ‘Beachy’ materials and fabrics The starter fabric to a coastal home is undoubtedly
You don’t need a massive budget or full renovation to bring your home to life. Going from drab to fab can be as simple as overhauling your aesthetics with a few simple touches. From curtains to decor, here’s where to turn your attention for maximum impact on a budget. 1. Change your curtains We don’t
Renovation hiccups happen all the time. There’s not many renovations that didn’t have at least one little diversion on its way to completion. The key to success is being prepared. When it comes to renovating, there are a myriad of cruel and creative things that can derail your project (and your sanity). The trick is
