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From Bec Judd to billionaires, Melbourne’s elite have turned trophy homes into nine-figure paydays – but not everyone walked away a winner. Melbourne’s elite, sports stars and A-listers have seen thei...
It’s officially the worst time to be a first-home buyer in at least 56 years. New figures have revealed first-home buyers face the most challenging buying conditions since price records began in 1970 ...
Basement insulation strategy Coreyf57 | Posted in General Questions on August 15, 2026 05:04pm Hello, I recently decided to insulate my basement. After reading several blogs, I have decided to go with...
Humidity issue Madison4159 | Posted in Expert Exchange Q&A on August 13, 2026 08:38pm I recently completed a full renovation of the second and third floors of my home, including closed cell spray foam...
Cellulose insulation Rik27 | Posted in General Questions on August 13, 2026 07:44pm Hello,we have rockwool exterior insulation and opted for cellulose in the interior of our new build in Wisconsin. I’...
Property Blog and News / The best commuter towns for Manchester: where to live for space, lifestyle and strong transport links Manchester continues to attract professionals, families and first-time bu...
August 13, 2026 Dream properties 7 amazing waterside homes for sale right now As soon as the weather warms up, a home by the water starts to look a lot more appealing than many other places. There’s s...
Farmer Dave has fired up over Tuesday night’s census, claiming the form appeared to discourage people from selecting “Australian” as their ancestry – but not everyone saw it that way. The former Big B...
The Block serial buyer Danny Wallis snapped up the two homes that failed under the hammer at last year’s auctions for a big discount. Picture: Jake Nowakowski. The Block’s two failed Daylesford auctio...
A radical plan to tax vacant homes has been proposed to ease South Australia’s housing crisis. Anti-Poverty Network SA says there are up to 20,000 empty homes across the Greater Adelaide region – more...
Inside Usher’s property empire. Photo: Getty Images Usher is back with a bang — and a splash of controversy — after embarking on a new stadium tour with fellow performer Chris Brown, marking the lates...
Air/Moisture Sealing Between Ceiling and Unconditioned Attic Mikkee67 | Posted in Energy Efficiency and Durability on August 11, 2026 09:44am Background: I am about to build a new, two-story house, wi...
Property Blog and News / How to use OnTheMarket’s tools to conduct the best property search At OnTheMarket, house hunting isn’t just about scrolling through pages of properties to find the right one ...
Hot property: Launceston’s Summerhill is a highly sought-after suburb, says property consultant Michael Dearsley. Picture: Supplied No suburb nationwide sells units as fast as this Tassie neighbourhoo...
A vast gap between Victorian first-home buyer loans and first-home buyer tax cuts comes with a range of explanations, but one stands out: they’re paying cash. Victorian first-home buyers are skipping ...
Melbourne buyers returned to auctions in force on Saturday, helping push the city’s preliminary clearance rate to 62.6 per cent as agents tipped stronger competition ahead of spring. Melbourne buyers ...
Country Victorian Navy veteran Gail has won Australia’s biggest-ever prize-home giveaway, a $15.5m windfall that could bring her FIFO husband home and help her children into the property market. A cou...
Cabin floor assembly conifer525 | Posted in General Questions on August 8, 2026 05:04pm This is not a question pertaining to “green building” per se, but I have an account here and respect the opinion...
Property Blog and News / Norwich and Warrington become England’s fastest-moving property markets as Waltham Forest retains top spot in London In the latest edition of the Under Offer Index, our data r...
Proper attic ventilation rtcoop | Posted in General Questions on August 6, 2026 12:55pm We have recently developed an issue in our vented attic where we have condensation and mold beneath the insulati...