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Pullenvale, with the combination of it’s leafy extensive homes on acreage and close proximity to Brisbane City is a popular destination for professionals and families wanting an acreage lifestyle.

The Federal Government has plans to introduce a green rating system for all residential properties in Australia.  This means all vendors will be required to disclose information about the energy efficiency of their properties. The system is due to commence in May 2011.

Finding ways to save our most precious resource, water, is good for the environmental sustainability of our planet and saves us money too.

A new law means sellers of residential properties in Queensland will need to complete a sustainability declaration as part of their responsibilities. The new law came into force on 1 January 2010.

This stunning four-bedroom home at 161 Huntingdale Street, Pullenvale has excellent sustainability features including solar hot water and a solar heated swimming pool.

The Federal Government Minister for the Environment announced on 19 February 2010 that the Green Loans Subsidy will be discontinued on 22 March 2010. Home sustainability assessments are still proceeding to help householders improve their green credentials.

Sustainable home improvements ideally reduce energy use, water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. It’s time to consider green options particularly as the Federal Government is initiating a green-star rating for Australian homes to be implemented in 2011.