Property
The benefits and challenges with buying a property off the plan
15 January
Buying property off the plan offers numerous benefits, but it also comes with some challenges. This guide will explore the advantages and disadvantages to help you make an informed decision. Advantages of Buying Off the Plan More Customisation...[Read More]
National home price hit a new record high in 2025
8 January
Entering the property market just got a bit harder after the national home price reached a record $880,000. The new high in December followed monthly growth of 0.1 per cent, and growth of 8.8 per cent over the year, the PropTrack report released on...[Read More]
Weaker housing market tipped as rate hike fears mount
8 January
The housing market is tipped to start weaker in 2026 with confidence dented by fears the Reserve Bank’s next move will be a rate hike, a leading property data provider says. Cotality’s national Home Value Index recorded the smallest gain in five...[Read More]
Home approvals surge but affordability still an issue
8 January
Home approvals in Australia have surged to a three-and-a-half year high but construction challenges will continue to constrain progress on housing affordability. The number of dwellings approved for construction jumped 15.2 per cent to 18,406 in...[Read More]
RBA reveals what’s needed to avert rate hikes in 2026
25 December
By the end of January Australians should have a clearer picture of whether they can expect interest rate hikes next year. Quarterly inflation data, due to be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on January 28, will confirm or allay...[Read More]
What a Recent Tree Dispute Case Tells NSW Property Owners
19 December
A recent decision from the NSW Land and Environment Court (Phillips v Peters [2025] NSWLEC 1887) offers critical lessons for homeowners involved in, or contemplating, a tree dispute with a neighbour. The case underscores the legal thresholds that...[Read More]
Six figures or out: income needed for typical rental
18 December
Australian households on less than six-figure incomes are struggling to make rent for a typical capital city house, underscoring the depth of the nation’s housing affordability challenge. To afford the median rental house, a household must earn...[Read More]
Harriss Jones Lawyers obtains consent for Kirrawee Garage Project After Neighbour Support & Negotiation
12 December
Following a successful conciliation, the NSW Land and Environment Court has approved a development application for a home in Kirrawee, overturning Sutherland Shire Council's initial refusal. The Project: The application sought consent for...[Read More]
Super needed for retirement diverges due to home status
11 December
The amount of superannuation needed for different groups to retire, as projected by Super Consumers Australia: * Single homeowner needs $74,000 for a modest retirement spending $32,000 per year, with the rest (91 per cent) supplemented by the age...[Read More]
In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details
11 December
Thousands of renters are being forced to use digital platforms and apps to manage their accommodation even though the technology can demand deeply personal information and charge fees. Questions in rental apps can range from an applicant’s marital...[Read More]
The gift of trust: How talking about us strengthens our business and community
4 December
Referrals mean more to us than words can easily express. When a happy client shares their experience and recommends us to a friend, colleague, or family member, it is one of the greatest compliments we can receive. We never take that trust for...[Read More]
Helpful tips to save money this Christmas
4 December
Christmas always brings with it a certain warmth and cheer, and yet these days, a lot of people are feeling the pinch financially. As Christmas approaches, people consider all the items they need to buy for friends and family. Because of the current...[Read More]
Homebuyers at square one as price hikes eat rate cuts
4 December
Surging home prices have wiped away the benefits of three interest rate cuts to new buyers, new data reveals. Across Australia, home values grew by one per cent in November with the median dwelling now worth $888,941, property analytics firm...[Read More]
Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis
4 December
Australia is falling further behind on its housing supply targets, as experts urge the states to slash restrictions on duplexes and low-rise apartments. The Committee for Economic Development of Australia on Tuesday called for Australia to allow...[Read More]
Fibre to the rescue: Aussies urged to take net upgrades
3 December
Australians are being urged to check whether they qualify for a fibre optic broadband upgrade, not to access faster download speeds but to help them stay connected during natural disasters. NBN Co issued the warning on Monday after a series of...[Read More]