Property
Super needed for retirement diverges due to home status
10 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
10 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
3 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
3 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]
How worker housing woes can be a win for energy zones
3 December
Towns battling housing shortages fear locals being shut out as hundreds of temporary workers flock to their regions to build crucial renewable-energy projects. But not-for-profit organisation Re-Alliance, which advocates for a responsible shift to...[Read More]
Strategies for adult children moving out of home
27 November
The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out. In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]
House prices surge as city-dwellers flee to the regions
26 November
Home buyers are being pushed out to the regions as falling interest rates and a lack of supply put a rocket under inner-city house prices. The median house price in Sydney is set to approach the dizzying $2 million barrier in 2026, according to...[Read More]
Inflation surges as energy rebates run out of gas
26 November
Surging inflation has dashed hopes of one last rate cut and heightened expectations energy rebates will be extended. Expiring electricity subsidies helped drive up the annual consumer price index from 3.6 per cent to a 16-month high of 3.8 per cent...[Read More]
The ‘obvious and easy way’ to help boost housing supply
26 November
With this one simple trick, Australia’s housing supply shortfall could quickly be reduced by an estimated 82,000 homes. That’s the amount of dwellings that developers are ready to start building in urban growth areas but can’t because of a...[Read More]
Green shoots for renters in social housing resurgence
26 November
Renters are set to benefit from the federal government’s efforts to fund social housing after years of worsening affordability. Pressures on low-income earners remain acute but rental affordability has stabilised, according to a report published...[Read More]
10 money-saving tips to help build up your savings for the future
20 November
Are you looking to build up your savings for the future, but don’t know how or where to start? Check out these money-saving tips you can apply today. Whether you’re looking to save money for financial security, investment, a future purchase...[Read More]
10 tips to secure your home before going on a holiday
20 November
Preparing your home before a holiday keeps it secure and ensures peace of mind while you’re away. Here are the top 10 tips for getting your house in order before leaving. Secure Doors and Windows: Ensure all entry points, including doors,...[Read More]