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Brian Wallis and Amanda le Bas de Plumetot feeding Smudgie, their lawn mower, in the back yard. Picture: David Caird. A Melbourne auction where the owner threw in a sheep and disclosed their reserve a...
Home interior air/vapor barrier selection SNRusnak | Posted in General Questions on August 19, 2026 11:32pm Hello, new member here, I’ve read a lot of good information off this site. I’m building a p...
Building Science How Can Condensation Occur at Higher Air Temperature? By Allison A. Bailes III, PhD | August 20, 2026 More Building Science Thermodynamic Leverage: Heat Pumps, Exergy Matching, and An...
Were the exterior top plates sealed? magnus1225 | Posted in General Questions on August 20, 2026 03:07pm Hello, We recently had a full roof replacement and I’m starting to question if a past insulatio...
While new modelling suggesting rents could surge by as much as 30 per cent over the next two years has caused shock, its a figure that echoes the rental hikes recorded in some capital cities after the...
Building an investment property needs to make financial sense. Picture: Getty Looking to invest in a new property? Since the government announced its massive overhaul of property taxes, new developmen...
Three-time MasterChef contestant Laura Sharrad and her husband Max are selling their Henley Beach home. The auction scheduled for celebrity chef Laura Sharrad and her husband Max’s beachside home has ...
Tudor beams, an open fire and near-century-old character — it's no surprise buyers have been flocking to this cosy apartment in one of Canberra's most historic buildings.Slap bang in the middle of the...
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has spent decades travelling the world for his career — but the 24-time Grand Slam champion has now admitted that leaving his home, his wife, and his children remains just a...
Pop sensation Justin Timberlake has revealed a peek at his family’s fun-filled summer — while also offering up a glimpse into the wholesome lifestyle he and wife Jessica Biel share with their two chil...
August 19, 2026 Dream properties Five amazing school conversions from £250k It’s difficult to imagine living in the same sort of building as you went to school. But old school buildings make a great p...
Property Blog and News / Downsizing: a practical guide to moving into a smaller home For many homeowners, there comes a point when a large family home no longer makes sense. Children may have moved ou...
Piping in exterior basement walls luminance2673 | Posted in General Questions on August 17, 2026 08:42am For our basement reno we would prefer to keep our washer/dryer along the exterior wall where th...
Melbourne’s typical advertised rent has reached $600 a week, or $31,200 a year, as tenants face rising costs across the city. Melbourne tenants are coughing up the price of a new car every year on ren...
Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson. Photo: LISA O’CONNOR / AFP via Getty Images Michael Jackson’s daughter, Paris, has offered a rare glimpse inside her extraordinary childhood at the famed Neve...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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’...