Monday is a public holiday in all states bar Queensland and WA. In property news, values going up again; Dulux Colour Awards; and landscaping for a more private garden
Home values around the country have reversed their recent trend and are now on the rise again, according to new figures released this week by Cotality (formerly Corelogic).
The latest Australian dwelling values rose another 0.5 per cent in May, taking the national index 1.7 per cent higher over the first five months of the year.
The Dulux Colour Awards Grand Prix winners have been celebrated this year for their exemplary use of a solitary colour as the core design strategy. While seemingly simple, this approach demands significant skill and precision, as demonstrated in the projects by the design practices in their own unique ways, the judges said. We look at the winners.
The RBA has lowered the official cash rate twice this year, so how that has affected your mortgage repayments?
New research by Finder has revealed that more than half of borrowers don't know what their interest rate is on their home loan.
Some of life’s pleasures include being able to sit on the verandah in the sun sipping a quiet cuppa, gardening without interruption or having friends over for a weekend barbecue. But if you’re constantly disturbed by neighbours who are also entertaining, mowing the lawn or who can see straight into your backyard, then it’s probably time to start thinking about erecting some privacy screens.
As the cold weather settles in around us, homeowners are being reminded to check smoke alarms to make sure they’re installed properly and working.
Check the battery on your smoke alarm by pressing the test button (if you can’t reach it, use a broom handle). Batteries should be replaced once a year and the alarm itself must comply with Australian Standard AS 3786-1993.
According to the MFB, if you don’t have a working smoke alarm installed in your home and a fire occurs, you’re 57 per cent more likely to suffer property loss and damage. So get checking now!
The value of new home building rose in the March quarter, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The figures show that the value of construction completed on new homes increased 1.6 per cent over the period, 7 per cent higher than at the same time last year.