Property
Why taking a break during the festive season is important
14 December
There are countless countdowns everywhere, whether itâs for Christmas or the new year, and yet, when the festive season happens, it always comes as a bit of a surprise. Â Some people experience a touch of panic and get lost in the holiday rush....[Read More]
Refinancing your mortgage, should you go fixed or variable?
14 December
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]
Tips for a meaningful Christmas
30 November
Creating a Christmas filled with genuine warmth and joy often seems like a daunting task amidst the hustle of holiday preparations. The season of cheer can quickly turn into a flurry of stress, leaving many of us more relieved than regretful when...[Read More]
5 Tips to Save Money This Christmas
7 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]
Households could halve electricity bills with upgrades
7 December
Australians living in older homes have the potential to halve their energy bills with fairly modest renovations, a study has revealed. The Climate-Ready Homes report, released by Monash University on Wednesday, found households could save as much as...[Read More]
Station-centric housing plans âappear half-cookedâ
6 December
Secrecy continues to surround a âhalf-cookedâ train-centric housing program set to put thousands of new homes across 30 NSW communities. The program, aiming to increase density around new and existing stations over four years, was partially...[Read More]
Protect your home against dry weather threats
30 November
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]
Government takes action on âhelp to buyâ housing laws
29 November
Thousands of Australians seeking to buy a home will soon get assistance with laws due to go to federal parliament. The âhelp to buyâ laws to be introduced this week will support 40,000 eligible home buyers with an equity contribution of up to 40...[Read More]
More rent protections likely for NT, SA and WA tenants
29 November
A suite of renting reforms designed to protect South Australian and Northern Territory tenants is set to pass their respective parliaments. Western Australia is also seeking to modernise its tenancy laws, with an amendment bill introduced to its...[Read More]
Subdued 2024 for property as rate pain hits home
22 November
Lacklustre growth or even a mild correction in Australiaâs housing market has been forecast for 2024 by a key property analyst based on the belief higher interest rates will really start to bite. SQM Researchâs managing director Louis...[Read More]
Warning for DIY home renovators
22 November
Renovators are being reminded of the hazard of a deadly material found in one in three houses. About 4000 people die each year from cancer and other asbestos-related diseases â three times the national road toll. In the lead up to the 20th...[Read More]
Resistance Training on a Budget? Build a Home Gym
16 November
While most people are aware of the importance of regular aerobic exercise, the significance of resistance training (aka weight or strength training) is often overlooked. Itâs recommended that adults engage in at least two 20- to 30-minute...[Read More]
Renterâs insurance â itâs good for both tenants and landlords
16 November
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]
Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing
15 November
When young Kamilaroi woman Imogen was a teenager she was faced with an impossible choice. Stay in a violent environment or become homeless. So for 10 years from the age of 14, Imogen experienced homelessness and the many struggles that accompany not...[Read More]
Understanding debt recycling: Good and bad debt
9 November
Debt recycling is a financial strategy that can help you transform bad debt into good debt, boosting your wealth and enhancing your financial future. This article explains the concept, its benefits, risks, and how it might apply to your specific...[Read More]