Property
5 Key considerations when investing in commercial property
6 April
Unlike buying residential real estate, investing in commercial property is generally viewed as the territory of more seasoned, wealthy investors. However, as long as you’re willing to learn and put in the work, there’s no reason you can’t...[Read More]
The Importance of Early Estate Planning
6 April
Estate planning is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of financial planning. For many Australians, it is seen as something to be dealt with later in life, if at all. However, estate planning should begin as early as possible to ensure a smooth...[Read More]
Rental squeeze getting worse as vacancy rates tighten
5 April
Australia’s rental crisis has become even harder for tenants, with new data showing prices rising and more difficulty in finding a place to live. The latest CoreLogic rental review for the first quarter of the year reveals a 2.5 per cent rise in...[Read More]
Population, rate rises magnify housing supply crunch
5 April
Sharply rising interest rates and the rapid surge in population growth post-pandemic are magnifying Australia’s housing shortage and affordability woes. Community opposition to new development, the lack of suitable land for projects, long lead...[Read More]
How changes in interest rates affect retirees and first-home buyers
30 March
Interest rates in Australia have a significant impact on the economy, with effects felt by a range of individuals, including retirees and first-home buyers. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sets these rates, with changes influenced by a range of...[Read More]
Renters urge Greens to push for bigger housing fund
29 March
Renters are urging the Greens not to give into Labor’s proposed $10 billion housing fund. “We need the Greens to refuse to compromise on this, unlike how they’ve compromised on the safeguarding (sic) mechanism,” ANU student union...[Read More]
Know the Basics of Saving and Investing To Achieve Your Financial Goals
23 March
Do you struggle to pay your bills every month? Does it sometimes feel like you’re never going to earn enough money to save anything? Has your goal of financial freedom remained elusive through the years? Knowing and understanding the fundamentals...[Read More]
Smashed avocados not to blame for housing crisis
22 March
The myth that avocados are responsible for the housing crisis has been smashed. Cutting spending isn’t making it any easier for prospective home owners to break into the property market, a study has found. Rising inflation and house prices mean...[Read More]
Crossbench threat to close door on social housing fund
22 March
A multi-billion dollar fund to build tens of thousands of new social and affordable housing could be heading for defeat in parliament following concerns it would not fix problems in the sector. Under the government’s $10 billion Housing Australia...[Read More]
Overcome the Deposit Barrier With These 6 Tips
16 March
In Australia, the deposit barrier is a significant challenge for many people who wish to buy their own homes. Saving up for a deposit can be a daunting task, especially for first-time homebuyers. The good news is that there are various...[Read More]
Housing fund proposal ‘modest’ but can be scaled up
15 March
Key Senate crossbench parties and independents want more ambition from the federal government to tackle the housing crisis as a Senate battle looms over the Labor government’s signature housing future fund. The $10 billion housing fund passed the...[Read More]
Rentals under $400 disappearing as prices surge
8 March
Cheap rentals are rapidly disappearing from Australia’s major capital cities as demand for rentals shifts back to urban centres. Low-cost rentals disappeared from regional areas more quickly during the COVID-19 pandemic, but new PropTrack data...[Read More]
Rents exploding in regional and inner-city locations
1 March
Rents have been surging nationwide but some regions have been hit harder than others, with average rents lifting by nearly 50 per cent annually in one Australian town. New Proptrack data shows regional suburbs have recorded the sharpest growth in...[Read More]
Families ditch lifestyle homes for affordability
22 February
Families are gravitating towards affordable, city-fringe locations as cost of living pressures take a toll on household budgets. The latest version of Domain’s school zone report revealed shifting priorities among Australian families from...[Read More]
Caravan Life: 3 Key Considerations to Live Off the Grid for Longer
16 February
One of the best things about Australia is that it offers avid caravanners plenty of opportunities to live off the grid and be one with nature. And with so many camping spots in the country, you might even be lucky enough to find an inexpensive or...[Read More]