Emily Rayner

1 week ago | view.com.au | Emily Rayner

First emerging in the aftermath of World War I, Art Deco was born from a desire to rebuild. Rooted in optimism, glamour and bold new beginnings, it's a style reflective of a shrugging off of fog of war and an embrace of a decadent future. A century later, this iconic aesthetic is making a comeback. But it's not about a wistful longing for the good old days. It's about harnessing the same spirit of creativity and confidence in uncertain Trumpian times.

1 week ago | view.com.au | Emily Rayner

If Milan Design Week was any indication, the glamour, refined elegance and formal geometric simplicity of the Art Deco period is having a resurgence in the world of interiors. There's something about the architecture and design of the 1920s through to the early 40s that, in 2025, feels familiar and comforting. Perhaps it's because Deco reminds us of the decadence, joy, optimism and value of beauty that emerged in the post war years - which in today's chaotic world is exactly what we need.

1 week ago | view.com.au | Emily Rayner

Auction activity across Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide remained robust last week, with buyers continuing to compete for a limited supply of homes despite the distraction of a federal election campaign. Brisbane led the smaller capitals with 105 auctions and a 50 per cent preliminary clearance rate, up from 47.1 per cent the previous week. Local buyer demand and tight supply combined to produce some standout results.

1 week ago | view.com.au | Emily Rayner

Sydney and Melbourne both posted solid auction results last week, with preliminary clearance rates rising as confidence returned to the market following the Anzac and Easter disruptions. In Sydney, 577 homes went under the hammer, with a preliminary clearance rate of 69.4 per cent , the city's highest preliminary result in seven weeks, although still just shy of the 70 per cent mark. The action was buoyed by land scarcity and a mix of downsizers, builders and interstate investors.

1 week ago | view.com.au | Emily Rayner

In a tightly contested federal election, the Australian Labor Party, led by Anthony Albanese, has secured another term in government. With housing policy front and centre during the campaign, Labor's continued leadership signals a renewed push toward affordability, sustainability, and equity in the housing market.