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A US expat who spent more than five years building her dream life in Australia before returning to California has revealed the biggest culture shocks she struggled to accept. Sophia Kim, 35, uprooted ...
South Australians desperately trying to break in the housing market now have another 10,000 reasons to smile, with one builder teaming up with a major lender to double its existing contribution to fas...
It’s been in the same Italian-Australian family for more than five decades and now 19 Arnott St, Mont Albert North, has hit the market. Design firm founder Damian Corney has listed his Italian grandpa...
Dormers: I know I shouldn’t, but… ILikeEmOlder | Posted in Energy Efficiency and Durability on October 4, 2026 06:56pm Keep it simple, and you’ll be fine. It’s really that simple. Well, sometimes a gu...
Does indirect solar light have any warming effect in a house? user-5917034 | Posted in General Questions on October 4, 2026 04:48pm Hello, I recently started renting a house that has huge north-facing...
The gap is widening between the number of people who want homes and the pipeline of properties to house them, with new data revealing a shortage of 88,809 approvals over the next three years. Accordin...
Desperate buyers are swarming Queensland’s last 180 sub-$500k strongholds – as an expert warns the cheap property clock is officially ticking Latest realestate.com.au market trends data reveals just 1...
The Block’s planned 2027 site at Jacksons Hill in Sunbury, where industry sources have indicated Nine’s agreed price was about $1.1m. Questions are mounting over The Block’s Sunbury land deal after su...
A basement bonanza could be the unexpected result of major tax changes, with wealthy Melburnians looking to invest in their family home where there is no tax. A basement boom is on the cards for Melbo...
Melbourne agents are already testing Victoria’s looming reserve disclosure rules, which become compulsory for auctions and fixed-date sales from October 16. Melbourne buyers have pushed a home $101,00...
Building Science Air Leaks: Why Every House Needs a Good Air Barrier Wind, stack effect, and mechanical equipment can drive air—and moisture—through a building enclosure. A continuous air barrier help...
Winter construction metal roof vlahojacob | Posted in General Questions on October 2, 2026 02:07pm Building a new house in Zone 7A Edmonton, Canada during winter temperatures (could be below freezing)...
Insulating a trussed cathedral ceiling NoahKanter | Posted in Energy Efficiency and Durability on October 2, 2026 02:05pm I’m renovating a house in Rochester, NY (5A) and have an insulation question a...
Help please- spray foam closed cell insulation disaster user-5454387 | Posted in General Questions on October 1, 2026 04:51pm Friends. Please help us. We have been out of our home over 30 days. We had...
RBA governor Michele Bullock runs the risk of losing credibility if they do not act on inflation. Picture: NewsWire / Nikki Short A bombshell survey reveals nearly half of the nation’s leading economi...
Less than 10 minutes from Bacchus Marsh, the 1.21ha property at 10 McKenzie Court, Merrimu, is for sale. From the outdoor dunny to the vintage wagons, Ned Kelly collectibles and the motorcycle parked ...
A simple home renovation turned in a major discoverery for a homeowner. A simple home renovation turned into a major historical discovery as a Danish homeowner found a large hoard of Viking Age silver...
Property Blog and News / Your First Home: the new 2.5% mortgage plan explained For many aspiring homeowners, saving for a deposit remains one of the biggest barriers to getting onto the property ladde...
September 29, 2026 Property news Could the new first-time buyer scheme help you get on the property ladder? In summary The government has announced a new first-time buyer scheme called Your First Home...
Air sealing behind T&G wainscot mhenson | Posted in Energy Efficiency and Durability on September 28, 2026 01:57am Hi, I am in my fourth year building a large home in the mountains of Colorado, Zone 5...