Simon Cohen, Rosie Morley, & Lana Taylor

DreamHome is a brand new renovation series where everything’s turned up to 11. In this show, six pairs of everyday Aussies will renovate their own homes. Room by room, they’;; compete to see who can transform a dilapidated suburban home into an astonishing new dream house. Because each pair is working on their own homes, tensions will be higher than ever. However, the teams won’t be tackling each room alone. DreamHome has hired three expert judges to help them along the way, critiquing and scoring each space as they complete the renovation. But who are these mystery judges? What makes…

Buying a renovated home? You could be up for an extra 10 per cent GST, but it’s a gray area

A home buyer usually does not pay goods and services tax (GST) on a home except if they buy a new home that has not been sold before as residential property. However, when a home that has been “substantially renovated” is sold, the buyer may have to pay GST. This can add 10 per cent to the price of the home for the buyer. The problem home buyers face is that what qualifies as a “substantial renovation” is uncertain. The Australian Taxation Office does provide some guidance on this in a ruling. However, the definition is subject to interpretation. My…

Delhi LG orders examination of ₹44.78 cr spent on Kejriwal’s house renovation | Latest News Delhi

In the wake of reports that ₹44.78 crore has been spent on renovating the residence of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena has directed chief secretary Naresh Kumar to secure all relevant records, examine the records, and submit a report within 15 days for the company of the LG. Delhi chief minister’s official bungalow. (File Photo)“This has reference to various media reports, published in both electronic and print media, on alleged gross irregularities committed while carrying out the renovation of No.6 Flag Staff House, Civil Lines by PWD. LG, while taking note of media reports…

Kejriwal’s Delhi house renovation cost ₹171 cr: Maken | Latest News Delhi

Congress leader and former Union minister Ajay Maken on Sunday alleged that the actual amount spent by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to renovate chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence was not ₹45 crore, as stated earlier, but was ₹171 crore. Congress leader Ajay Maken addresses a press conference in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI)The AAP did not respond to Maken’s allegations. However, the party has previously said that the CM residence is not a personal property, but a house allocated to the chief minister by the government. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.…