Year: 2022

QLD real estate: What homebuyers need to know this spring

Spring heralds the start of the busiest time of year for property. But with market conditions changing, what will this season look like for Queensland? It’s no secret that spring heralds the start of the busiest time of year for property. But with market conditions having changed significantly in the past six months, what will.

The Block 2022: Five bathroom trends to come from recent room reveals

Good bathrooms function, but beautiful ones perform and for the bathroom obsessed and teams on The Block, there is no more important room. “Bathrooms hover between being a sanctuary and a workhorse,” agrees designer Martine Cooper. “Creating one that looks and feels good and operates well is key. It’s also one of the most profitable.

8 things you really should clean, but always forget about

When was the last time you cleaned the TV remote, vacuumed under your couch cushions or gave any thought to the nasties lurking behind the loo? While we might think we’re keeping our houses in sparkling form, many of us are guilty of turning a blind eye to everything from the state of our dishwasher.

What are the top ways to future-proof your home and increase its value?

Australia hit peak building activity this year with thousands of new homes under construction, but experts have raised concerns they are already out of date. Many homes lack features to future-proof them from pandemics, climate change and remote working and to even increase their value down the track, industry figures say. At the top of the.

Choice Homes breaks ground with FKG Group as builder for northern Gold Coast apartment complex

Multi-award-winning developer and builder Choice Homes’ $100 million Oakey Bay Apartments complex at Coomera has broken ground, following the appointment of FKG Group to construct the first stage and strong pre-sales. The innovative three-tower project, within the Coomera Marine Precinct, is poised to set a new benchmark for the property market with the development offering.

Check out BLEACH* FESTIVAL 2022

The Gold Coast’s much-loved contemporary arts festival is back for its 11th iteration in 2022! Get ready to experience a captivating array of art, live music, dance, performance and culinary events at BLEACH* Festival. Running from Thursday August 11 until Sunday August 21, BLEACH* is bringing more than 233 artists, 94 performers and 36 events to four main.

How refinancing your home loan could help fund your dream renovation

Financing home improvements can be costly, but using your home equity could be a cost-effective way to get the most out of your renovations. Here’s how to unlock equity in your home by refinancing and how you could use the funds to make improvements to your home. What is equity, and how much equity could.

Three things you should get sorted when you’re moving into a new home

Found a new home? No doubt you’ve spent long hours culling, packing and cleaning and you’ve got the all-important essentials boxed up, ready for day one in your new abode. But in all the excitement of moving – whether as an owner or a renter – it’s easy to overlook some of the most important.

The major shift in favour of QLD property buyers

A major sign that the property market might finally be turning back in favour of weary buyers has been revealed, with the number of dwellings being listed for sale in Queensland defying the usual winter slowdown. The PropTrack Listings Report June 2022 has revealed that the number of new listings hitting the market in Brisbane.

What is the ‘coastal grandmother’ trend (and how can I try the look at home)?

Some say it’s a fad, some say it’s a way of life, but one thing is for sure: the “coastal grandmother” aesthetic has taken the world by storm across fashion, interiors and beyond.  Rest assured, you don’t need a grandchild or a seaside home to indulge in this viral trend, which was catapulted into the.