Property
10 Tips to Cut Down on Household Energy Consumption
18 May
As a homeowner, youâre likely aware of the increasing costs associated with household energy consumption. This is why cutting down on energy use can mean big savings. In addition to the financial benefits, reducing electricity use can help to...[Read More]
âSnailâ homes offer speedy solution to housing crisis
17 May
Advocates are urging the government to go back to the future to tackle regional Australiaâs housing crisis and unearth the policies that fuelled the building booms of the past. A lack of residential supply in country Australia is bleeding renters...[Read More]
Home improvement: What you need to know
11 May
Embarking on a home improvement can be an exciting and rewarding process. It can transform your living space and increase the value of your property. With so many informative videos and other great resources online, thereâs a thriving culture...[Read More]
Rental rights you didnât know you had
11 May
Homeownership in Australia is becoming increasingly unattainable for many, resulting in a surge in the number of renters. Tenants face numerous challenges, such as limited rental properties, high rents, and poor-quality housing stock. If youâre a...[Read More]
Welfare payments, rentersâ help boosted
10 May
Renters, unemployed people and students are among the welfare recipients set to receive a boost to their payments in the federal budget. Treasurer Jim Chalmers will announce the measures under the governmentâs $14.6 billion cost-of-living package...[Read More]
5 Budget-Friendly Home Renovation Ideas
4 May
Inspired to initiate home updates after watching some of the best home renovation shows on television and streaming sites? We canât really fault you for getting all worked up, as thereâs nothing quite as exciting as embarking on a home...[Read More]
Average Sydney rental now costing record $711 a week
4 May
The average Sydney renter is now paying $711 a week to keep a roof over their head with the price expected to spiral further as landlords pass on the latest interest rate increase. The cost of renting a home in Sydney jumped 13.1 per cent over the...[Read More]
Easy ways to increase property value
27 April
Your home is more than simply a place to unwind; itâs also an investment. If you plan to sell your property someday, increasing its value now can help you get a better return on your investment. Most people believe that increasing the value of a...[Read More]
Greens want rent freeze to break ice on housing fund
26 April
The Greens are looking to leverage their balance of power to force a national rent freeze in exchange for passing the governmentâs signature housing package. Leader Adam Bandt will use a National Press Club address on Wednesday to push for support...[Read More]
Helping teenage kids with independent living at home
20 April
As time passes, helping your teenage kids with independent living becomes more and more important. To help them with the transition, you can encourage them to live more independently at home. We show you how with some tips on giving them more...[Read More]
Burdened households to drive lacklustre growth
19 April
Australia looks to be heading toward an extended period of below-trend growth as interest rate rises and cost of living pressures hammer disposable incomes. The growth outlook as measured by Westpac-Melbourne Instituteâs leading index has returned...[Read More]
Aussie farmland price surge could soon dry up
19 April
The cost of agricultural land in Australia is set for a âdouble digitâ percentage growth through 2023, following three seasons of solid financial performance by the sector. But, with rising interest rates and potentially less favourable weather...[Read More]
Guarantor definition
13 April
Issuing loans or lending money comes with certain risks. This is why the majority of lenders require that borrowers provide a guarantor for their loan. If the borrower is unable to repay the debt on their own, a guarantor promises to do so in their...[Read More]
Ways to save money around the home during times of rising interest rates
13 April
With interest rates rising almost everywhere, including Australia and the United Kingdom, people have begun tightening their purse strings as best they can. However, decreasing spending to ensure your expenses match your reduced budget could mean...[Read More]
Rental crisis hitting essential workers hardest: report
12 April
Essential aged care, child care, hospitality, postal and freight workers are being priced out of the rental market across Australia with the average employee forced to spend around two thirds of their income on housing. Since March 2020, workers on...[Read More]