If Australia is to retain its AAA credit rating, it must start to meet the needs of our changing demographics, says HIA Chief Economist, Harley Dale. The HIA, the voice of Australia’s residential construction industry, says a strong national focus on housing is critical. “Residential building activity has been the engine room of the Australian […]
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If you thought bamboo was simply an exotic fast-growing plant, ideal for creating privacy from the neighbours, you’d be wrong! Well, you’d be right about that as one of its uses – but it many other reasons to be loved these days. Bamboo has been used for eons for many applications, from a food source
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If you’re about to build or renovate, and you’re within reach, you should definitely be checking out this weekend’s Sunday Mail Home Show, at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Running from Friday to Sunday, you’ll discover everything you need for your next project, from the latest renovation products to the best in green building
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Are you a trendsetter or do you just go with what YOU like and ignore what people say? Maybe you’re a bit of both – most of us are. We like to set our own style but certainly don’t turn a blind eye to what’s trending around the world.Halfway through 2015 it’s a good time
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When renovating a property the building itself can very much dictate the style you choose. A professional designer will always look at the fabric of the building, significant features and surroundings to create the look. With an old property, they might also consider lies beneath years and years and layers and layers of paint and
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So you’ve found the perfect block of land in the perfect location. There’s a really old house on the block so your first thought is to simply demolish and rebuild. But is that really the best option? Cheaper Doesn’t Mean Better True, demolition is usually cheaper than renovation but that doesn’t mean it’s the best
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Once upon a time the ancient Chinese art of feng shui was dismissed by many as mystic madness. But it’s a different story today. Not only is feng shui often incorporated at the design and build stage of a property – residential and commercial – but there are even feng shui consultants for hire. Feng
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