What are the solutions for western suburbs homes that hit 40 Degrees C on the inside?
Weather extremes driven by climate change hit low-income communities harder. The reasons include poor housing and lack of access to safe and comfortable public spaces. This makes “climate readiness” a pressing issue for governments, city planners and emergency services in fast-growing areas such as Western Sydney.
Another new development unveiled in The Hills
Sekisui House’s SHAWOOD brand has unveiled its latest development in Sydney’s north-west, an 18-residence precinct at Melonba dubbed Elara.
Is this the end of the road for Parramatta Road residents?
Plans drafted by Transport for NSW which floated the prospect of widening Parramatta Road have been scrapped, with nearly 200 dwellings affected if the proposal went ahead at a time when the state is engulfed in a housing crisis.
Middle Australia wins from the new tax plan
The Albanese government decision to revise the Stage 3 tax cuts has ignited a political firestorm.
10 tips for the perfect lawn this summer from Adrian Teklic
How's your lawn looking? Is yours the best in street? Does it stand out from the crowd? If not then you should have a look at these top 10 tips for growing the perfect lawn. It's not as hard as you think to grow the perfect lawn. Written for us by our gardener, Adrian Teklic...
The bank of mum and dad is increasingly helping fund housing for young Australians
Much has been made of the increasing presence of the “bank of mum and dad” in the lives of Australians.
What to do if you discover mould in a rental property?
If you discover mould in a rented home, who is responsible and what can you do if the landlord seems unwilling to fix it?
Housing and the Albanese government: A mid-term report card
The Albanese government can justly claim to have reasserted Commonwealth leadership on housing since its election in 2022. Media attention has focused mainly on the legislative stoush with the Greens over the Housing Australia Future Fund. But that’s only one element of a raft of initiatives from Canberra over this time.
Councils are opening the door to tiny houses as a quick, affordable and green solution
Soaring rents and home prices, increasing mortgage stress, record immigration and a growing population are fuelling a housing crisis and increasing homelessness. In the face of this pressing need, tiny houses offer an alternative housing option.
