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New Year’s Resolution: Buy My First Home
Well, now that you’ve realised that it’s probably too late to get your beach bod back for summer, let’s focus on another New Year’s Resolution: buying your first home! We know it can seem impossible,…

Get Your Pad Xmas Ready
Although we all get up in arms when the stores bring out the Christmas decorations too early (although, we’ll never complain when they bake Mince Pies too early), even a few Christmas decorations can…

Does size really matter?
A recent report shows that the average size of new homes being built in Australia has decreased by of 2.7%. However, with an average build size of 189.8 square meters, we still get to boast the…

Making it Easier for Millennials
We know what you’re thinking! Don’t worry though, this isn’t another one of those hundreds and hundreds of negative articles about how millennials can’t afford to buy a house. In fact, this is…

Luxe Landscaping For Less
With the weather warming up, it’s time to pack away the blankets, unplug the heaters, swap those ugg boots for thongs – and get outside. In Australia, the warmer months are perfect for outdoor…

Treat Yourself to a Tree Change
With Sydney now listed as the second most unaffordable city in the world (only behind infamously expensive Hong Kong), more first home buyers and investors are looking further afield. So if you’re…

Thrive Homes Wins Big At Industry Awards
Winners are grinners and there are plenty of smiles around Thrive HQ today! On Saturday night we were recognised by the leading industry association in the Australian residential building sector, The…

House Sit and Save
With the median house price in Australia now nudging nearly $660,000 , young Aussies need every bit of help they can get. So it comes as no surprise that more and more people are turning to house…

Pimp Your Pad With These Humble Hacks
Even if you’re eligible for a first home owner’s grant, buying your first home isn’t likely to leave you with a lot of cash left over for an interior stylist. Don’t worry though, because we’ve…