Property
House of the Week
A touch of island paradise
HOLIDAYS in Bali and a desire to make the most of sea views prompted the transformation of a Kingston Park property.
Down My Street
Lewis Ave, Aldgate
A TIGHT-KNIT community atmosphere and a quiet, private location is all a part of life on Lewis Ave, Aldgate.
Frome Cres, West Lakes
A QUIET crescent that loops around a reserve is the setting of a tranquil family haven in West Lakes.
Fairlie Drive, Flagstaff Hill
GOLFERS will find themselves right at home at Fairlie Drive, where many of the homes back right on to the Flagstaff Hill Golf Course.
Spotlight
In love with old flame
FOR a suburb located so close to cosmopolitan North Adelaide and the CBD, Brompton has taken a while to find its feet.
Green village a model for energy efficiency
INCREASING demand for green living has resulted in the near exhaustion of allotments at Lochiel Park, four years after the development was released.
Makeover turns heads
DEVON Park is a suburb on the rise. Home-buyers and investors are staking their claim in the suburb as the make-over of Churchill Rd takes shape.
Moving House
Top gardens grow a price
SPENDING a couple of hundred dollars and one or two weekends working on your garden could land you thousands of dollars when it comes to selling time.
Remove the uncertainty
MOVING interstate can be a costly process but there are several options to save time and money.
A green way to add value
ENERGY saving and environmentally friendly home equipment are becoming a point of difference for buyers keen to capitalise on reduced bills.
First Open
Close to the action
POLISHED concrete floors and splashes of red, white and black give a Brompton townhouse a seriously stylish feel.
No revamp required
BEYOND a white picket fence sits a picture-perfect character home set in the streets of Largs Bay.
Life's a beach at home
WITH the pristine white sand of Glenelg beach only metres away, this home boasts an enviable location.
Under the Hammer
Relaxation for busy owners
NESTLED on a pretty tree-lined street, a circa 1920 stone-fronted bungalow combines a pleasant mix of features from the past and present.
Villa in a trendy setting
THIS villa in the heart of Croydon is close to the popular Queen St shopping strip with its range of cafes, restaurants and boutique shops.
Island retreat to restore health
WHAT started off as an idea between two South Australian businessmen has led to the creation of this modern and luxurious marina-side house.
Hills, Coast, Country
Live the charm of Willow Farm
THE setting and a small acreage lured vendors Karen and Wayne Hegarty to historic Willow Farm at Forreston about 11 years ago.
Former convent full of character
IT'S a new chapter as a grand family home has been added to the extensive history of Mount Saint Rose at Kapunda.
Hills oasis with a Tuscan twist
A TASTE of Tuscany comes to the Adelaide Hills at this private country oasis nestled in Longwood.
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Property Guide
Country SA to tap into mining boom
REGIONAL South Australian real estate is on the cusp of benefiting from our much-hyped mining boom.
Barossa's delights on the rise
IMPROVING infrastructure north of Adelaide coupled with sustained urban growth is set to boost property prices in the Barossa Valley.
Value found in Adelaide's north
NORTHERN Adelaide continues to lay claim to being the site of our cheapest suburbs, offering an excellent opportunity for prospective buyers.
Property News
Easy ways to increase home curb appeal
IF YOU looked at the outside of your house as a stranger might, would your eyes gloss over the predictability or would they light up with interest?
Minimalists racked, packed and stoked
ADELAIDE now has a taste of Manhattan as high-density housing leads to "micro apartments".
SA takes public housing lead
SOUTH Australia continues to provide more public housing per capita than any other state or territory, the Government says.
Property Invest
Seek loan substance
CONSUMERS will benefit from the escalating battle of the banking giants but experts are warning loan-holders to be wary of switching banks on a whim.
Rates relief - for now
MORTGAGE holders should be spared any interest rate rises in the short term but should brace for a couple in the second half of the year, experts say.
Make dream a reality
CRACKING into SA's housing market is becoming more difficult for first-time buyers but with a plan, and even some help, the dream can be realised.
Home Magazine
Focus on space
The compact Fremantle from Fairmont Homes is ideal for first-home buyers or those looking to downsize.
LATEST PHOTO GALLERIES
Adelaide Zoo Enrichment Day
Animals enjoyed food treats and more at Adelaide Zoo's Enrichment Day on Saturday.
At the Geneva Motor Show
From the most fuel efficient to those that meet the most ostentatious tastes, the world's latest cars will be display at the 81st Geneva Mot...
Zoo animals measure up
Zookeepers checking on the condition of animals within their care have produced remarkable pictures
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NEWS
Mr X does flood levy deal
JULIA Gillard has secured the final vote to pass her controversial flood levy after giving substantial ground to independent SA senator Nick Xenophon.
SPORT
Irish in upset win over England
KEVIN O'Brien struck the fastest-ever World Cup hundred as Ireland pulled off a sensational three-wicket win over England overnight.
Money
Floods batter Aussie economy
ECONOMISTS say the recent floods are to blame for a slump in Australia's trade and housing building approvals.
