Category Archives: Housing

Housing for Seniors

I’m still seeking affordable housing, but it is hard to find in Australia. I will report my success or lack of it here
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Does the Landlord Care?

Who is a Landlord? A landlord is a person (male or female) who rents out a property to someone who pays rent for the use of the facilities.  The property can be a house, unit, accommodation, commercial property (offices, shops, … Continue reading

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Where is the Toilet Roll Holder?

There appears to be no consideration for the standards for toilet roll holders, as men, who are usually the builders, do not consider the needs of the women who will use the facility and the toilet roll placement.

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Liveable Housing

With an interest in housing for seniors, I am looking at many issues, including cost and liveability.

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Living by the Seaside

The first bridge over Bramble Bay was built in the 1930’s – but now there are two modern bridges for vehicles. Continue reading

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Living in a Box

Is it Your Wish to be Living in a Box? Some 20 years ago, a friend of mine moved into “public housing”.  I thought it was like “living in a box”.  She was slightly disabled, 55 years of age, and … Continue reading

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A Tenant’s Nightmare

I have to find a new home again. Housing in Australia is unaffordable if one is looking in the rental market to find their “home sweet home”, and one doesn’t have a lot of funds in the bank.
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Builders’ Profit over Quality

What’s Happening in the Building Industry? I did a bit of a rant in my post yesterday when I really set out to write different material.  It is not my intention to remove the post but will continue with what … Continue reading

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Housing in Australia – its not just the Shortage

Housing in Australia – It’s not just the Shortage We certainly have a problem in Australia with housing.  It is not just that there is a major shortage of homes, with increasing homelessness and problems with affordability.  It is the … Continue reading

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Talk on Co-housing

I was invited to speak on co-housing for senior solo women at the Relaxation Centre. Continue reading

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