Australia’s housing construction costs have cooled from pandemic peaks but modular construction offers 10-20 per cent cost savings and 50 per cent faster build times to address affordability. Last week, the Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold, in part due to ongoing concern about the cost of housing construction. … Read more
From vibrant to minimalistic, a diverse set of colour trends have been reshaping interior spaces across Australia in 2025, as seen in some of the latest design. Whether you’re designing a new home or renovating an existing space, choosing the right colours is crucial to creating a space that complements your lifestyle … Read more
Australia’s housing market is now in a coordinated acceleration phase, with every single major market now exhibiting monthly growth rates that signal significant momentum building across the nation. Perth’s 1.3 per cent monthly growth, if sustained, would deliver annual returns well above its current 11.6 per cent annual rate. Similarly, … Read more
Are you a winter or a summer? Finding your personal interior design style is now easier, thanks to a viral colour trend. Whether you’re building a new home or renovating, reflecting your unique style is key, but knowing where to start can be tough. Which colours resonate with you? And which textures … Read more
Only 55 per cent of millennials aged between 25-39 own their home, compared to 70 per cent of baby boomers at the same age in 1991 and 65 per cent of Gen X in 2006. This dramatic shift reflects more than just affordability challenges – it represents a fundamental change … Read more
You don’t have to travel to northeast US to enjoy the distinguished style of the Hamptons. Traditionally a summer colony where wealthy New York City dwellers would decamp for the hotter months, the Hamptons “look” has become so popular that it’s now emulated the world over. Synonymous with light-hued palettes, … Read more
First home buyers priced out of premium suburbs can access dream postcodes by choosing apartments over houses, saving up to $2M in desirable locations with units under $750k. First home buyers priced out of premium suburbs by million-dollar house prices have a pathway to their dream postcodes. Analysis of suburbs … Read more
By Elizabeth Clarke White can look bland. Here are some designers’ choices that don’t. While universally adored for its perceived fail-proof ability to brighten and enlarge spaces, white often lacks the depth and personality a room craves. “White is rarely right,” says designer Kate Challis. “Despite what people think, that … Read more
Australia’s farmland boom ends: prices plateau at $9,600/hectare after doubling since the pandemic, marking the end of dramatic rural property cycle in Australian history. Australia’s farmland price boom has hit the brakes. After explosive growth that saw national agricultural land values more than double since the pandemic began, prices have … Read more
Feeling cramped for space in your small bedroom? Maybe you live in a sharehouse, have just bought a house with tiny bedrooms, or are trying to create a more spacious guest bedroom. Don’t worry – style and functionality aren’t reserved for sprawling main suites, and you won’t need an interior … Read more