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Queensland First Home Buyer Grants and Schemes, 2026: The Complete Guide

The Reserve Bank met on 11 August and left the cash rate on hold at 4.35%, in line with market expectations. It's the outcome most economists had pencilled in, but it doesn't change the underlying pre...

RBA holds at 4.35%, what it means for your new home

New research from HomeLoanRates.com.au, analysis of the latest ABS Consumer Price Index data conducted by Primara Research, reveals the cost of building a new home rose 5.8% in the year to June 2026, ...

New home build costs climb 5.8%, the fastest in almost three years, as rate rises squeeze the supply pipeline

“New home sales in the month of April increased by 4.9 per cent despite rising interest rates and domestic and global uncertainty,” stated HIA Chief Economist Tim Reardon. The HIA New Home Sales repor...

Confidence in new housing market remains

For many Australians, property investment can feel out of reach. It is often seen as something that requires years of saving, complex calculations, or specialist market knowledge. In practice, a well-...

How strategic property investment can help you grow wealth and buy the home you truly want

Financing a new home build works differently from purchasing an established property. Instead of a single loan settlement, construction projects usually involve staged payments, land purchases and len...

A buyer’s guide to financing a new home build

Rising land values and limited housing supply in established suburbs are forcing many buyers to reconsider how they secure a new home. Instead of choosing between renovating an ageing property or relo...

Knockdown rebuild or buying new: which path suits today’s home buyers?

The promise of building new is flexibility. Floorplans look adaptable, façades come in multiple styles, and display homes are presented as a starting point rather than a fixed template. But once you m...

Customising Your Plan: What builders will (and won’t) let you change before construction starts

Electric vehicle uptake is no longer a fringe consideration for homebuyers. For many, the question isn’t whether they’ll own an EV, but whether their next home will support one properly. In new estate...

EV Readiness: What it really takes to install a fast charger in a new home or apartment

The 2023 Good Friday Appeal (GFA) Home by Henley and Villawood is complete, with all proceeds from the no-reserve auction going to The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Good Friday Appeal.More than 100 ...

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Henley and Villawood reveal 2023 Good Friday Appeal Home for charity auction

It is that time of year when summer nights are drawing to a close, but you can still enjoy a few hours of balmy autumn sunshine outside before the seasons change. If you want to make the most of these...

Outdoor Entertaining 101: How To Prepare Your Backyard For A Party

Sustainable House Day, driven by Renew, is back for another year, with even more ways to explore some of Australia’s most inspiring homes, and learn from the people who designed them, built them, and ...

Renew's Sustainable House Day is back and bigger than ever

Are you eager to elevate your gardening experience and harvest fresh, healthy produce right in your own backyard? Building a raised garden bed is a fantastic way to do just that, and the good news is,...

How To Build A Raised Garden Bed: 7 Step Guide

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&ldquo;The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sleep.&rdquo; &mdash; E. Joseph Cossman
You probably already know, sleep is such an important component of a healthy life. While we ar...

6 Interior Design Tips & Tricks For Better Sleep

There&rsquo;s nothing quite like entertaining in your own outdoor dining or living space. Enjoying a glass of wine in your garden or cooking out with friends are amongst some of the most ideal ways to...

Host With The Most: Home Design Tips To Help You Entertain With Ease

Whether it is timber, carpet or tiles, the flooring options for your family home are endless.&nbsp; With a bounty of textures, colours and styles, the flooring design and materials you choose will und...

Get floored with flooring options

The steady expansion of Australia&rsquo;s capital cities and large regional city centres continues to provide prospective first-time buyers with an abundance of choices for taking the plunge into home...

5 Hidden Costs of Home Ownership

With soaring property and rental prices, living in a smaller home is quickly becoming the norm for most Australians. Unfortunately, with a smaller home also comes the all too common woe of insufficien...

Lighter & Brighter: How To Maximise Your Home's Interior Space

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