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Landscape Design Trends emerging for 2024

Landscape design trends are ever evolving, and as we approach 2024 homeowners, architects and landscape professionals are eager to incorporate new & innovative elements into their outdoor spaces. One of the exciting development in landscape design is the emergence of unconventional materials, developing smart technology as well as the reemergence of breeze blocks. In this…

Cush for Comment I December 3rd 

It’s a common theory that stimulating first-home buyers has a knock-on effect to the whole market.  It usually works alone, under the stimulation of government, and it kicks the money up the chain. But right now, it has a significant dancing partner that is also bringing its own stimulus. It’s the prestige buyers, locally and…

“What will I buy if I sell?”

“What will I buy if I sell?” That’s the question a lot of people are asking. The reality is that these people want to sell, their home is no longer practical, it’s usually too big or too small and they are out looking constantly.  Eventually they find their next home – sometimes their dream home!…

Construction crisis just about over

Construction costs increases have been a major driver of inflation and a big problem for housing supply. Nerida Conisbee I Chief Economist Ray White Construction cost increases peaked in July 2022, rising by 21 per cent over the 12 month period. In Brisbane, the most impacted city, the increase exceeded 30 per cent. While there…