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Originally posted by The Courier Mail and written by Kate McIntyre 05 October 2023 A house full of stuff can drive you crazy but getting your head around it doesn’t mean chucking everything out. There is a saner way to do it. It can be overwhelming to have a house full of stuff, but with…
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…
Cush for Comment I October 8th It was Saturday afternoon two weeks ago. The Brisbane Lions were just about to play Carlton for a place in the final and I was meeting a group of mates on the rooftop of a new building called Riviere at Kangaroo Point. I’d seen the building being completed, it’s…
Spring has always been the perfect time to give your home a good spruce up. With these spring cleaning hacks you can do it quickly, cheaply and effectively. Originally posted by Courier Mail and written by Kate McIntyre – Link The arrival of spring has long symbolised birth, new beginnings and the renewal of life. It…
There is one thing I know for sure and that is every home design should be treated uniquely and with respect to the specifics of the property, considering things like the home’s origins, the people who live there, and the spatial footprint with which you’re working. That said, there are a few ideas we typically employ…
I’m starting to get a bit concerned about January. Every year in January, rental inquiry spikes. Anyone who has been around the rental industry knows it and plans around it. Landlords aim to get their leases to finish at that time to minimise vacancy and maximise rent. Agencies manage holidays around it to handle the…
It’s spring selling season, so I thought I’d run you through the form guide on what to look for this spring. The past year saw massive disruption to the property market, driven by interest rate rises, construction cost challenges and government intervention. Added to the buyer pool have been first-home buyers, escaping rising rents and…
Originally posted by The Courier Mail and written by Chris Pearson Aussies love their kitchens – the so-called heart of the home remains close to their hearts. During the pandemic, demand went into rapid boil, increasing by nearly a quarter in 2020-2021, according to HIA senior economist Tom Devitt. Since then it has levelled off,…