...As values keep lifting around the country. Also in the news this week, Colour of the Year 2026 causes controversy; and security tips for your home
It seems as though everyone wants to know where the next property ‘hot spot’ is going to be where prices are expected to jump giving buyers a financial windfall in the near future. Don't get caught up in the hot spot myth. There is no substitute for thorough research before you buy...
Queensland has become the second Australian state where the average home now costs $1m, new data shows.
Figures released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have revealed that the total value of Australia’s residential dwellings rose by $317 billion, or 2.7 per cent, in the September quarter 2025.
Any hopes of a Christmas treat for borrowers in the form of lower interest rates were dealt a blow this week, with the Reserve Bank again opting to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.60 per cent.
It came as no surprise, with some economists even predicting no change into the second half of 2026. RBA Governor Michele Bullock echoed the sentiment, suggesting that interest rates were ‘not even on the table’ in this week’s meetings, since it is ‘hard to assess where inflation is headed’.
When is a colour less colour than source of controversy? This week Pantone announced PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer as its Colour of the Year 2026 – and the internet has exploded because Cloud Dancer is, essentially, white.
The Christmas break is here, and if that means packing up and heading off for a few hours, days or weeks, you probably want to know your home is safe and secure while you’re away. School holidays, particularly over summer when many families go away for the Christmas/New Year period, are often the busiest season for home burglars.
Statistics show that home burglaries are decreasing in occurrence, but it is still important to do all you can to ensure your home is secure at all times. Here are some tips...
When architect Margit-Kristine decided to build her family home in a snowy Norwegian forest, she placed it inside a greenhouse.
As a result, her family lives in moderate temperatures, and harvests fresh greens, vegetables and fruit all-year-round. The history and progress of the house has been chronicled on her Instagram and YouTube channels. Image: @rosenkaal
Are you living with CHAOS, aka Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome? Maybe you could treat yourself to a combined Christmas present/ New Year’s resolution by experimenting with the Flylady app these holidays, for some handy help with decluttering.
In the app you'll find daily missions, zone cleaning guides and habit trackers, that will hopefully make the chaos less intimidating over the holidays and throughout the year.