Property
Work from home like a pro: tips for setting up your home office
14 March
The advent of digital technology has transformed the business landscape, ushering in a new era where working from home is no longer a rarity but a common occurrence. This shift has necessitated the need for entrepreneurs to create conducive...[Read More]
House prices may surge if buyers use super for deposits
13 March
House prices could surge by as much as $86,000 in some Australian capitals if aspiring homebuyers use their superannuation to put down a deposit. Under the federal opposition’s housing proposal, Australians could withdraw up to 40 per cent of...[Read More]
Ways to help your child with buying their first home
7 March
In today’s economic climate, it’s increasingly common to help your child with their first home. In this article, we’re going to look at three options to help you do this. Why not take a look at the pros and cons of each and choose the...[Read More]
Older Australians may win big from homebuyer scheme
6 March
Older renters who have already put down a deposit for a house could benefit most from the federal government’s first homebuyer scheme. Under the Help to Buy scheme, the Commonwealth would contribute 40 per cent of the value of a home for a new...[Read More]
Renters Insurance: benefits for tenants & landlords
29 February
If you live in a residential building or apartment complex, it’s natural for certain fears to cross your mind. For example, if a fire accident or flooding occurs through no fault of your own, who pays for the replacement of your possessions that...[Read More]
A seasonal home maintenance checklist to ensure your property is in the best condition all year long
29 February
A lot of property owners take a very casual approach to the upkeep and repair of their house or building. They usually wait for something to break, clog, overflow, leak, jam or fail catastrophically before addressing the problem. Others are...[Read More]
Property investing – residential vs. commercial real estate
22 February
In the realm of property investment, prospective investors often grapple with comparing residential vs commercial real estate. Both offer viable investment opportunities, but they also come with their own unique advantages and drawbacks. Hence,...[Read More]
Lease-to-own model targets young homebuyers
21 February
A new housing model will be launching in Australia that aims to help overcome affordability hurdles facing many new homebuyers. Lease-to-own platform Ownlea will let users rent from a selection of properties with the option of buying the dwelling...[Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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,...[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 fewer...[Read More]