How to transform your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary
The verdict has long been in – a sound night’s sleep is essential to both our physical and emotional well-being. “We see sleep as being one of the three pillars of good health, the other two being nutrition and exercise,” says renowned sleep psychologist Dorothy Bruck of the Sleep Health Foundation. So why is it that.
Regional Qld facing a ‘rental crisis’ with lockdowns expected to pile on more pressure
Queensland’s most hotly contested rental markets have been revealed, with thousands of desperate tenants competing for each listing. And one expert believes the latest round of Covid-19 lockdowns could make the situation even worse. New data from REA Group shows the crisis is being felt most acutely on the Gold Coast, where eight of the.
Creating a functional study on a budget in seven easy steps
How to improve the functionality of working at home without it costing a bomb. What equipment do I need? How should I make sure the workflow is optimised for efficiency? All of these are the right questions. My answer though generally starts somewhere other than thinking about the right size desk or lighting or even.
First-home buyers face stiff competition as investors return to the property market
First-home buyers are beginning to be squeezed out of the housing market by investors who are driving stiff competition at auctions, agents report. The change is trickling through on auction floors with more investors registering to bid on properties, sending prices higher. Some are determined to buy bricks and mortar rather than leaving money in.
4 ways to transform your home on a budget
You don’t need a massive budget or full renovation to bring your home to life. Going from drab to fab can be as simple as overhauling your aesthetics with a few simple touches. From curtains to decor, here’s where to turn your attention for maximum impact on a budget. 1. Change your curtains We don’t.
Priced-out city first-home buyers turn to ‘rentvesting’ in regional markets
Desperate first-home hopefuls locked out of expensive capital cities are renting in the city and investing in more affordable regional property markets. Stunning major-city price growth has caught out many buyers, quickly leaving them behind since the market began to bounce back last year. The recovery has continued this year with the strongest pace of growth.
The complete guide for first time renters
So, you’ve finally decided to move out of the family home and rent a house. There is lots of fun to be had in being a first time renter but it pays to be organised and have a good understanding of the market. Hunting for the perfect rental is the fun part, but once you.
5 interior colours that will stand the test of time
Choosing colours for the home is a seriously daunting decision for most homeowners. Context is everything and colours should always be selected according to a few things – the quality of natural light your particular home receives, the style and location of your home, and the feel you’re striving to achieve. That said, here are.