If you’re investing in real estate for resale, you need to know what types of renovations to prioritise. This can help your property create some buzz in the market, with a price you can easily justify …
How changes in interest rates affect retirees and first-home buyers
Interest rates in Australia have a significant impact on the economy, with effects felt by a range of individuals, including retirees and first-home buyers.The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sets the …
Renters urge Greens to push for bigger housing fund
Renters are urging the Greens not to give into Labor’s proposed $10 billion housing fund.“We need the Greens to refuse to compromise on this, unlike how they’ve compromised on the safeguarding (sic) m …
Rents exploding in regional and inner-city locations
Rents have been surging nationwide but some regions have been hit harder than others, with average rents lifting by nearly 50 per cent annually in one Australian town.New Proptrack data shows regional …
Top 10 financial New Year’s resolutions to achieve in the new year
The new year is a perfect time to reflect on your achievements from the ending year and to plan for the new year.While you can also make resolutions for other aspects of life, financial success should …
Home values slide further but regions prove resilient
The housing market fell another one per cent in January, with the major cities still leading the downturn.CoreLogic’s home value index shows ongoing resilience in regional areas despite fewer people m …
Your decision to purchase a new house is a significant life event, and the thought of becoming a homeowner might be a little intimidating.However, homeownership brings with it several advantages, incl …
5 Tips to Save Money This ChristmasChristmas 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 co …
RENTAL AFFORDABILITY INDEXThe Rental Affordability Index is issued once a year by SGS Economics, National Shelter, Brotherhood of St Laurence and Beyond Bank.KEY FINDINGSRental affordability has plumm …
The Albanese government has earmarked $350 million towards affordable housing co-investment with super funds and institutional investors.The funding, due to start in 2024, will kickstart the governmen …
How to Teach Your Kids About InvestmentAs a parent, you want what’s best for your children. This is why you teach them about cleanliness, health, nutrition, good behaviour, the value of education and …
New home building is likely to remain subdued until 2026 due to high interest rates, soaring inflation and ongoing labour and material shortages.Master Builders Australia (MBA) has downgraded forecast …
