Brilliant for their gorgeous spring colours, bulb flowers will bring joy to every green thumb, in far more ways than one. And it’s the season right now to plant these special flowers. Bulbs are a surprisingly tough, set-and-forget plant which will thrive in pots and in all types of soil. They can be grown successfully…
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Approvals for residential apartments have fallen into a slump, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. While approvals for private residential homes rose 10.7% or 12,520 homes, the number of apartments going ahead fell by 24.9%, according to the seasonally adjusted figures for February. This means there were 3,771 fewer apartments…
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Regardless of location, every green thumb’s basic autumn and winter preparations should include mulching, fertilising, pruning and planting. Soil preparation is crucial for any garden, especially before planting and the cooler months make it more pleasant to work up a sweat digging in the garden. Yet mulching can also require some major effort – and…
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The gender pay gap continues to constrain female ownership of property, according to a new report released by the leading real estate researcher, CoreLogic. Challenges to gender equity in property ownership were most significant among the Gen Z cohort, according to CoreLogic. While more than half of Gen Z males owned a dwelling (51.6%), only…
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Selecting the right mortgage when you’re a first-time buyer can be challenging. You’re confronted with so many choices by the big banks and other lenders. Speculation is building that mortgage rates will begin to fall within the next 12 weeks. After 18 months of increases, you may feel that this means now is the right…
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Property values across Australia continue to climb as more buyers enter the market in anticipation of possible falls in interest rates later this year. Average prices edged 0.6% higher in February, according to the Home Value Index gathered by the leading real estate research organisation, CoreLogic. It was the most substantial monthly gain since last…
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With so many stores and websites offering budget-buy home décor offerings, it’s easy and cheap to give your space a lovely uplift. By thinking in simple and basic terms, a mini-renovation can have surprisingly dramatic results. New tapware Changing tapware is not necessarily an easy job but if it is already damaged or old, a…
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The difference between strata titles and body corp, including levies or fees, can be confusing. But for property owners, it’s crucial to understand the concepts. What is a strata title? A strata-titled area is a complex or building comprising townhouses, units or apartments. However, detached houses in an estate can also be strata titled. When…
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Gardening grows people’s outdoor imagination, creativity and joy as few other hobbies can. Better yet, both homeowners and renters who have never tried gardening before can succeed at this pastime with experience not always required for success. Green Thumb Lesson #1 Don’t be crushed by failures as even the wisest gardeners have them. Just like…
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A dream home can quickly become a nightmare if you have to cope with noisy, insensitive neighbours. Whether it’s late-night parties or barking dogs, there is literally no getting away from this issue. These tips may help you find a way to resolve your differences. Talk to difficult neighbours first Although it may be awkward…
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