Property
Protect your home against dry weather threats with these steps
16 January
Protecting homes from dry weather threats, such as bushfires, requires proactive measures and preparedness. Here are some steps to help protect your home: Maintain the exterior: Clear roofs, gutters, and chimneys of debris regularly to prevent the...[Read More]
Property investing: comparing residential with commercial real estate
16 January
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]
Australia has âwell and truly passedâ rental boom peak
15 January
The period of runaway rental prices looks to be over after rents grew at the slowest rate for the December quarter in six years. Renters have struggled to keep up with surging housing costs since the COVID-19 pandemic but increasing rental stock and...[Read More]
Steps to take if you canât afford your mortgage repayments
9 January
Owning a home is a significant milestone. However, the financial responsibility of mortgage repayments can be daunting for some homeowners. In times of financial difficulty, itâs essential to find ways to manage your mortgage and avoid defaulting...[Read More]
Downturn in house values as âsomethingâs got to giveâ
9 January
The growth in Australian home values is slowing but an emerging downturn will not solve dire housing affordability challenges. The nationâs two most populous cities â Sydney and Melbourne â are driving the fall, with Canberra and Hobart values...[Read More]
6 tips to overcome the deposit barrier
2 January
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]
Rate cuts on horizon in mixed 2025 for the economy
2 January
Australians have endured taxing economic conditions in the past calendar year, but there is cause for cautious hope in 2025. Long-awaited interest rate cuts are broadly expected in the first half of the year, providing household budgets with...[Read More]
Consumers taking charge: energy saving tips for 2025
2 January
Smarter use of common household appliances â fridges, washing machines and even the toaster â could cut power bills in 2025, an electriciansâ network says. The toaster may be a smaller contributor to the power bill but is still worth...[Read More]
Loyalty penalty costing power customers, warns ACCC
2 January
As many as four in five households could be paying less for electricity by shopping around or calling providers to ask for a better deal. Numbers from the consumer watchdog suggest the so-called âloyalty penaltyâ intensifies the longer...[Read More]
Worst housing affordability in almost three decades
25 December
Australian families are spending nearly half of their incomes paying their home loan as housing affordability drops to its worst point in almost three decades. The outlook doesnât look any better for renters, with tenants now forking over an even...[Read More]
The importance of home and business security and insurance over the holiday period
19 December
The holiday season is a time for celebration, relaxation, and, often, travel. Whether you are taking a family road trip or simply enjoying time away from work, the festive period brings unique risks to your home, business, and personal belongings....[Read More]
Homeowners making hundreds a week even without tenants
19 December
Windfall gains scooped up by Australian property sellers have hit an all-time high with those who own making hundreds each week, eclipsing what renters pay to keep a roof over their heads. The median profit for property resales in the September...[Read More]
Value of Australian homes may drop in early 2025
18 December
Australians ringing in the new year could see a small drop in the value of their homes, new property data has revealed. According to research by CoreLogic, the start of 2025 may see a continuation of the âdragâ on buyer demand which could result...[Read More]
Hikes in house prices boost stateâs budget surplus
18 December
Stronger revenues from the property market and a buoyant economy have helped the South Australian government deliver a better-than-expected budget surplus. Treasurer Stephen Mullighan said the 2023/24 surplus of $413 million was $107 million higher...[Read More]
How to thrive despite high inflation
12 December
The cost of living continues to rise, and many are feeling the pinch. However, there are ways to navigate and adapt to this challenging financial landscape. If youâre looking for practical solutions and workarounds to help you tackle higher...[Read More]