Property
Saving for the Future: Building Financial Security Step by Step
15 February
In an era where the allure of instant gratification is stronger than ever, the art of saving money seems to be fading into the background. Yet, the truth remains: most of us have aspirations that extend beyond our immediate reach, be it a new car,...[Read More]
Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action
14 February
The building boom needed to fix the current housing crisis would be similar to the scale of construction required at the end of World War II, the NSW planning minister says. The Minns Labor government has been spruiking major proposed changes to...[Read More]
Sydney faces future as ‘city with no grandchildren’
14 February
Sydney is on track to be "the city with no grandchildren" as height restrictions and high housing costs drive young families to the regions and interstate. NSW Productivity Commission research found the state capital lost twice as many people...[Read More]
Carrot for home buyers could deliver stick to investors
14 February
A bid to end property hoarding and temper house prices could throw thousands of aspiring homeowners' dreams into peril as the Albanese government sheds crucial support. Labor's Help to Buy housing scheme will support 40,000 eligible buyers with...[Read More]
Living pressures ease for employee households
7 February
Working families are still under acute financial pressure but fewer cash rate hikes of late has tempered growth in their overall living costs. In the 12 months to the December quarter, living costs rose 6.9 per cent for employee households, down...[Read More]
A decade to save for a country home as regions grow
7 February
Regional Australians have to save up for nearly a decade to get a house deposit, almost as long as it takes to crack the capital city markets. That's one of many findings in the federal government's 2024 State of Australia's Regions report, which...[Read More]
New social housing target for the sunshine state
7 February
The Queensland Government has pledged to build and acquire 53,500 social homes by 2046 amid a cost-of-living crisis. Premier Steven Miles on Monday unveiled the bold $1.25 billion scheme as the latest reform in his Labor government's long-term...[Read More]
Predictions less than half of children born today will ever own a home.
7 February
San Francisco has been held up as the housing horror story Sydney cannot repeat, amid predictions less than half of children born today will ever own a home. The widening gulf between house prices and incomes now meant prospective home buyers had...[Read More]
Bill shock to ease as cost of power falls, solar shines
31 January
In a boost to household budgets, electricity supply costs are falling as coal and gas-fired generation hits a record low and renewable energy takes a bigger load. Every region notched a solar output record in the closing months of 2023 which...[Read More]
Rooftop solar pays its own way as more homes switch on
31 January
Solar power from household rooftops remains the most popular way of reducing electricity bills, market data shows. Some 2.5 gigawatts of residential solar power was installed in 2023, equivalent to 6.1 million average-sized solar panels, but...[Read More]
Granny flats no longer need planning approval in WA
31 January
Homeowners no longer need council approval to build a granny flat on any size block in Western Australia following reforms aimed at tackling the housing crisis. Planning approval is not required for structures up to 70sqm and they can be built on...[Read More]
Rent rises ease but ‘critical need’ for supply lingers
31 January
Rents will continue to rise but more slowly, providing cold comfort to already struggling tenants. Weekly rents have soared over the past year as low supply and strong demand plagued the market. The latest PropTrack report shows the number of...[Read More]
Things to consider when preparing your home for sale
25 January
Preparing your home for sale in Australia requires a mix of strategic planning, maintenance, and marketing savvy. The process is a multi-faceted journey that encompasses both practical and aesthetic elements. Taking the time to optimally prepare...[Read More]
Top money-saving tips
25 January
Are you looking to build up your savings for the future, but don’t know how or where to start? Check out these money-saving tips you can apply today. Whether you’re looking to save money for financial security, investment, a future...[Read More]
10 brilliant money-saving tips
25 January
Are you looking to build up your savings for the future, but don’t know how or where to start? Check out these money-saving tips you can apply today. Whether you’re looking to save money for financial security, investment, a future...[Read More]