An investor’s guide to safeguarding homes from extreme weather events
In a changing climate, introducing design elements that can combat everything Australian weather and natural disasters can throw at it has become increasingly important.
Regional properties are particularly susceptible to natural disasters and can benefit from clear fire breaks, for example. (Image source: Shutterstock.com)
Australia’s extreme weather patterns are becoming more frequent and severe, with the impacts of bushfires, cyclones, floods and heatwaves becoming a growing concern for property owners and investors.
The State of the Climate Report 2024 showed that Australia’s climate has warmed by an average of 1.51 ± 0.23°C since national recordings started in 1910.
This warming is leading to more frequent and intense extreme weather events, like the 2019-202…
