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Reshni RatnamSenior Real Estate Reporter

Reshni Ratnam is a Senior Real Estate Reporter for The Courier-Mail and The Sunday Mail. Editor of the HOME lift-out, she has an interest in new developments, new home builds, home renovations, and current interior design trends. If there’s a quirky story to tell, she’s your go-to girl.

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Brisbane

Personalise your apartment

Covid-19 has seen an increase in developers allowing luxury buyers the opportunity to customise and upsize off-the-plan apartments.

Property

EMBARGOED until 8pm June 24, Riverbank House, by Wilson Architects, received The Robin Dods Award for the Highgate Hill project at the Australian Institute of Architects’ Queensland Architecture Awards., Photographer: Alex Chomicz

‘Floating’ house claims top gong at 2021 QLD architecture awards

A house that ‘floats’ above ground behind a raw timber sun breaker has claimed top prize as Queensland’s best home in the 2021 QLD architecture awards. SEE ALL THE WINNERS

Pets

’Other’ pets that can make a house a home

Covid-19 has led to a surge in Aussies wanting to become pet owners and there’s plenty more to choose from than just cats and dogs.

Property

The finalists for the 2021 Dulux Colour Awards have been revealed, with five projects from Brisbane recognised for their exemplary use of colour in the built environment. Single Residential Exterior Finalist: Engawa House by Arcke (Northgate 4013). Photo: Supplied

Eight QLD projects named finalists of colour awards

A Queenslander with a Japanese-inspired sunken garden, beacons along a popular cycleway and six other QLD projects have made the finals of the Dulux Colour Awards. See why.

Brisbane

Wendy Serrano, director of Milk PR. Photo: Supplied.

Where your pets will love to live

Australians love their pooches, and for many like Wendy Serrano, a dog is their best friend and mental health saviour.

Brisbane

Mirada apartments by Horan Group. Photo: Supplied

Big wave of seaside sales

A new home on the water is proving popular with a surge of southern state buyers snapping up Queensland apartments.

Brisbane

95 Stanley Rd, Camp Hill. Photo: Supplied

Aussie cricket fans will love this

Australia’s cricket season may be over but fans can relish in the reminder of the summer sport with the sale of this home which comes with authentic memorabilia.

Brisbane