A well-designed kitchen is essential in any home, especially if you’re a keen entertainer who loves cooking for family and friends. So what are the ingredients for success? We spoke to Koraly Symeou and Patrizia Romeo, interior designers at Porter Davis‘ World of Style, about the new must-haves in kitchen design and what you should … Read more
After a remarkably swift recovery in January 2025, Australia’s property market faces several possible paths as global economic uncertainties continue to evolve. While structural factors like persistent housing undersupply create a solid foundation for long-term growth, various scenarios could play out over the next year depending on how global and … Read more
Renovating doesn’t need to be stressful — the key is having a plan. You may know the kind of tiles and tapware you want. You may even have an idea of how you want your shower to look. What few folks remember, though, is that the bathroom is still a … Read more
As south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales recently grappled with cyclone Alfred, questions arise about how these disasters impact property markets. The relationship between natural disasters and property values is more nuanced than many might expect, shaped by factors ranging from demographics to wealth disparities. Recent research from Siddhant … Read more
Do you need cubby houses and bunk bed slides to make the ultimate kid’s bedroom? Or can it be a little simpler? Lifestyle blogger and mum of three, Jess Dempsey, reveals her tips to create the ultimate kid’s bedroom to please both parent and child. Keep it simple When it … Read more
While most data companies are suggesting that growth only commenced in February, Ray White’s analysis reveals that the market actually began its upward trajectory in January, as buyers started pricing in the rising potential for interest rate cuts. Growth spreads across the country February data shows the Australian housing … Read more
Home buying is at its peak in spring, making it the perfect season for a lounge room refresh. Spring is not just a season; it’s a feeling of renewal and possibility. As the flowers bloom, so too does the housing market, with 2.4 million realestate.com.au users intending to move over … Read more
According to the latest REIV data, the City of Frankston recorded the second-highest annual growth for units in Melbourne at 5.1%, with Frankston itself leading the way at 12.8%. Frankston South also showed strong performance, with a 4.4% increase in median house prices—the highest in the municipality. The rental market … Read more
Homeowners often face a challenging decision: renovate their existing property or sell and buy something that better meets their needs. Over the past two years, we’ve seen the value of renovations undertaken remain high, largely driven by rising construction costs. With the cost of building expected to remain high but … Read more
There’s one particularly polarising question Melbourne-based interior designer Simone Haag asks all her clients: how do you feel about vintage furniture? “People are either a hard yes or a hard no,” the stylist says. In today’s fast-paced world of “fast homewares”, where dupes and knock-offs muddy the pool of original … Read more