In Australia, before 1940s or so might be "character", 1960s might be "conventional" (said generally with distaste) and recent/new might be 2005+. Character hou

In Australia, before 1940s or so might be "character", 1960s might be "conventional" (said generally with distaste) and recent/new might be 2005+. Character houses are usually improved (with a matching or contemporary extension) and conventional houses are often demolished. Character example with contemporary reno but garish fitout (antlers!): https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-highgate-136506030 https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-highgate-136... Conventional - you can see from the second photo being a top-down, they expect people to buy and demolish: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-clapham-136463514 https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-clapham-1364... New build on half a block - common here to buy, sub-divide the block, and build two semi-detached or two-storey homes: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-myrtle+bank-136612942 https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-sa-myrtle+bank-...