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Renovation rescue: 6 ways to ensure HomeBuilder helps consumers, the climate and the economy

  • Written by Peter M Graham, Associate Professor - Architectural Performance, Monash University
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The federal government’s new HomeBuilder scheme offers eligible Australians money to renovate or build a home. While it’s attracted controversy, HomeBuilder does offer a much-needed opportunity to make old homes more energy-efficient.

Research released in March showed the energy performance of housing must improve by an...

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