In the news this last week of Spring, how Covid impacted the housing industry; finance boosted for energy upgrades; and tips for selling your home over Christmas
Much in our lives has changed since the days prior to the arrival of the COVID-19 epidemic in 2020. One aspect has been the unprecedented resilience of the housing market, which has remained strong despite predictions to the contrary.
A recent study by the Bureau of Statistics of data from the past five years shows that the conditions for residential building in Australia have changed considerably over that time.
More Australian households will soon have access to a broader range of discounted loans for home energy saving upgrades, the Australian Government has announced.
The government will provide a further $75 million to support the Green Energy Upgrade Loan which is available at a fixed interest rate of 3.74 per cent to eligible customers and can be used to install solar systems, heat pumps or other appliances to improve home energy performance and reduce energy bills.
Do you own a property that you rent out on a short-term basis? University of Canberra researchers are keen to chat with you as part of a nation-wide survey to provide some clarity in the public debate on short-term rentals (STR) and housing affordability.
While the Christmas holiday season can be a hectic time generally, there are distinct advantages in marketing your property during this time.
If your home is on the market over Christmas, here are some tips to keep in mind...
Weather and time takes its toll on decking, so before everyone heads outside to catch the cool breezes over summer, you might want to make sure yours is in top condition.
Walk the entire deck to check for rot, splitting or protruding nails and to see that everything feels solid. Pay attention to handrails, looking for loose boards, missing nails, separated joints and support posts that feel wobbly. Finally, check the condition of the deck’s finish; if a fresh coat is due get it done now.
If you’re looking for unusual gifts this Christmas, you might consider a beautiful table lamp that won’t cost its new owner anything to use.
The light source in IKEA’s Sammanlänkad LED solar-powered table lamp is in the shape of a half-sphere reflected by a mirror to create the impression of a shining sun. The metal frame holds the light source and is adjustable, allowing for use as a pendant, table lamp or even a torch.