This Sunday we celebrate fathers everywhere, while in property news, green shoots are showing in the market
Spring is looking to be a good season for vendors this year, with new data showing a strong gain in home values.
Cotality’s national Home Value Index rose 0.7 per cent in August, the biggest monthly gain since May last year. The result pushed the annual change higher for the second month in a row, to 4.1 per cent.
Building approvals fell in July following a dramatic rise in the previous month, according to seasonally adjusted data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
The new figures show that the total number of homes approved fell 8.2 per cent in July, driven by a 22.3 per cent fall in multi-unit dwellings, which had risen 33.5 per cent in the previous month.
Dads are being reminded to take care when doing work around the house, particularly with their new Father’s Day toys.
Fair Trading QLD (OFT) says car jacks, ladders and tools (especially angle grinders) are often connected with injuries during DIY projects, while almost 1300 people are hospitalised each year across Australia due to ladder injuries alone.
Moving house is one of life's big decisions, yet the intricate dynamics within households, from who sparks the initial idea, to who makes the final compromise, often remain unseen.
A new study from UK property website Zoopla has revealed that three in four families report their kids have a say over final housing choices during the home moving process.
Australia’s first full-scale 3D printed house has been in the news recently, as much for its uniqueness as for showcasing a potential future for housing.
Aptly named Genesis, the 2-storey Sydney duplex was built on-site in 12 weeks by Contour-3D, using 40 per cent recycled materials in the mix. It has an impressive 7.9-star energy rating (NatHERS) for thermal performance, meaning the property is energy-efficient, needing minimal heating and cooling. Image: Contour3D
The first weeks of Spring often inspire a need to ‘clear out’ – put the winter clothes away, clean windows, remove cobwebs – but if you’re too busy for that, maybe try ‘house hushing’ in the interim.
House hushing is a form of decluttering. It involves moving all non-essential items out of a room for at least 24 hours; after that, you put back only what you really want in your newly clear, calm space.