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Canberra real estate agents come together for Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Jessica Taulaga|Jun 22, 2021
Canberra real estate agents came together at the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout on Thursday to raise money to provide essential services to those in need.
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Behind the listing: A restored stonemason’s cottage in Sydney’s Paddington
Jessica Golding|Jun 10, 2021
When Richard and Stephanie Huxley first saw this 170-year-old cottage in 2014, it was in a state of disrepair and deemed non-habitable.
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Five steps to make downsizing simpler and easier
Daniel Butkovich|May 27, 2021
Smart strategies can streamline the move from a cherished family home to a property that better suits changing needs.
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'Can't help but smile': How this family of four cope with living in a tiny house
Brigid Blackney|May 18, 2021
A scroll through social media often suggests tiny houses are a cute but impractical way to escape from everyday life. Amy and Greg Oliver have found the opposite to be true.
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These stunning homes are vying for WA's top architecture awards
Lisa Calautti|May 15, 2021
An ocean front home on an original coastal dune, additions to a heritage cottage, a downsizer home with a difference – the entrants this year are flexible, adaptable and ultimately delightful.
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This couple converted a $15,000 bus into their first home
Brigid Blackney|May 10, 2021
Despite the job being one of the hardest things Gracie and Dylan have ever done, the duo are now living their dream life on the road.
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Everything you need to know about owning a tiny house
Jessica Dale|Apr 14, 2021
Hosting a tiny home on your land for holiday-makers can not only generate additional income, but be extremely rewarding, too.
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These $130,000 micro homes are the ultimate in sustainable living
Elizabeth Clarke|Mar 29, 2021
Quick to construct, flexible in design and kind to the environment, Fabprefab's Minima house is a stylish and affordable alternative to the residential status quo.
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How to downsize to an apartment with no regrets
Daniel Butkovich|Mar 24, 2021
Not all apartments are created equal, and downsizers need to be picky when looking for a home that will suit their changing needs for years to come
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'A beautiful experience': Why Elle Paton wants everyone to visit her tiny home in Melbourne
Brigid Blackney|Apr 20, 2021
When Elle Paton’s 20-square-metre house was delivered to beachside St Kilda in Melbourne, it sparked some local curiosity.
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