Property
The Smart Buy: How a Property Agent Can Guide You to Your Dream Home
5 September
Seeking professional advice when looking to buy a property is an important step, especially if youâre new to the market or dealing with complex situations. Here are some key instances when you should consider consulting a property agent and what...[Read More]
Housing approvals bounce back but market still subdued
4 September
A surge in new apartments has fuelled a rebound in sluggish housing approvals, as the coalition floats the possibility of withholding GST payments from states if they donât meet construction targets. There was a 10.4 per cent increase in the...[Read More]
Economy ânowhere near recessionaryâ despite predictions
4 September
Australians have been urged to remain positive about the economy despite the governmentâs forecast sluggish growth. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Reserve Bank of Australia was âsmashing the economyâ through its cash rate rises, pre-empting...[Read More]
Refinancing your mortgage â comparing fixed & variable loans
8 August
A mortgage refinance entails taking out a new loan to replace the old one. Refinancing a mortgage is often done by homeowners in order to obtain more advantageous or favourable interest rates or other loan features that can result in cost savings....[Read More]
Investing in property : residential vs commercial real estate
8 August
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, the...[Read More]
Renterâs insurance â reasons why itâs good for both the tenants and the landlords
22 August
If you live in a residential building or apartment complex, itâs 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]
Things you need to get a home loan
15 August
When you get to work on the requirements, a mortgage or home loan application may seem to need an infinite amount of paperwork. However, your home loan provider is also required to conduct due diligence before they can approve a mortgage...[Read More]
Rent-seekers targeted in background-check fee ban
7 August
Rent-seeking operators are pushing people looking for a home to pay for background checks that provide no boost to their chance of securing a property in the latest revenue-raiser targeted for reform. Background checks will not be paid for by...[Read More]
Build to Rent legislation is under the microscope
8 August
Australians will not be protected from rent gouging or other predatory landlord behaviour under a proposed government program to alleviate the housing crisis, advocates and experts say. The federal governmentâs Build to Rent legislation is under...[Read More]
Tips for year round home maintenance
1 August
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]
Signs of slow build back with home approvals sluggish
1 August
A sharp fall in approvals for apartments and townhouses has dragged total building approval numbers lower, interrupting four months of gains. Higher interest rates and pricey materials, labour and other costs have been weighing on home building,...[Read More]
Staying off the grid longer in your caravan
4 July
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]
Rent squeeze adds extra juice for first-home buyers
25 July
People have had enough of the tough rental market and are choosing to buy homes with rents remaining high and stock low. National rents remained unchanged over the June 2024 quarter at $600 per week, but this marks a 9.1 per cent increase, or $50...[Read More]
Halogen phase-out: light bulb moment for energy savings
24 July
Australians could cut their power bills â and carbon emissions â one light bulb at a time as halogen lighting is switched off in homes and offices. Halogen will be phased out and new standards set for digital signage displays under tougher...[Read More]
Pre-fab homes built up as state fix for housing crisis
24 July
Pre-fabricated social homes will be trialled in an attempt to speed up the delivery of much-needed accommodation as advocates call for a housing tsar to help cut through planning red tape. Sites in Lake Macquarie and Wollongong, to the north and...[Read More]