Property
Maximising space and value: Top 10 home renovation tips
18 April
Renovating your home to increase space and add value requires strategic planning, creativity, and a focus on key areas that potential buyers or valuers find appealing. Here are the top 10 tips to guide you through this...[Read More]
How to thrive despite higher inflation
18 April
The cost of living continues to rise, and many are feeling the pinch. However, there are ways to navigate and adapt to this challenging financial landscape. If you’re looking for practical solutions and workarounds to help you tackle...[Read More]
Rising rents eating up low-income worker pay gains
17 April
Low-income households are forking out more than half of their income on rent, analysis shows. Property data firm CoreLogic and ANZ bank found rents at the lower end of the market were rising faster than more premium offerings, with the 25th...[Read More]
Call for home battery cash to support solar milestones
17 April
NSW has broken the record for the most annual rooftop solar installations of any Australia state, but Queensland is the first to surpass the one million mark. One in three households and businesses are installing the technology, according to a...[Read More]
Renters could save $1300 a year with solar rollout
17 April
Australian households could save $9.3 billion on energy bills each year by investing in the untapped solar potential of residential rooftops across the nation, a new report has found. The Solar Citizens study, released on Sunday, found the...[Read More]
Build-to-rent piece of housing puzzle but no quick fix
17 April
It's been a tough couple of years to be a renter. As competition for properties has intensified and rents have surged, policymakers have been searching for solutions. While not an answer to the immediate price crunch, the build-to-rent housing...[Read More]
Building costs ease as demand for construction slows
10 April
Builders and tradies have been battling fast-rising prices for materials and labour but data suggests price growth is slowing. The slowdown in new construction, with dwelling approvals trending below average, has helped dampen growth in costs,...[Read More]
“Building bridges, not walls: 10 strategies for deepening your bond with teenage and young adult children”
11 April
Fostering meaningful relationships with teenage and young adult children before they embark on their independent lives is crucial for parents. This phase of life is marked by rapid developmental changes, making it a critical time for...[Read More]
Tradie shortage for bid to build 1.2m homes
10 April
Australia is forecast to fall well short of a landmark national goal to build 1.2 million homes in five years. Building and construction industry forecasts released on Tuesday estimated about 1.09 million new homes would be started in five years...[Read More]
Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000
10 April
Australians won't need a neighbourhood nuclear reactor or new hydro dam to generate and store energy, according to an annual battery market report. "You just need solar panels and a battery," SunWiz managing director Warwick Johnston said on...[Read More]
First-home buyers defy affordability squeeze
10 April
First-home buyers are making it onto the property ladder in respectable numbers, despite affordability challenges. The Australian Bureau of Statistics recorded a 4.3 per cent uptick in the number of new loan commitments to first-time...[Read More]
Maximising Wealth in Real Estate: Strategic Tax Structures and the Power of Professional Advice
4 April
Building wealth through property investment has long been a cornerstone of financial success for many individuals. The allure of real estate lies not just in its tangible nature but also in the various strategies and structures available to optimise...[Read More]
Home values jump $12k despite rate hikes
3 April
Australian homes added about $12,000 in value in the first three months of the year, despite the cost-of-living crunch and rate hikes, fresh data has revealed. CoreLogic's latest data, released on Tuesday, shows that housing values so far this...[Read More]
Property profits up as prices keep ticking higher
27 March
Australia's ever-resilient housing market has helped median gross profits move higher to $310,000 from $290,000 in the three months before. CoreLogic's latest pain and gain report found 94 per cent of transactions recorded a nominal gain in the...[Read More]
A 9-step guide to organising your space
28 March
Cleaning up and organising your living area may seem daunting. However, by embracing these nine straightforward principles, you can cultivate an orderly and serene environment. Seek Inspiration Find your muse in...[Read More]