Property
Top 5 ways to increase the value of your home before selling
23 April
When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions and perceived value can make a significant difference to your final sale price. Buyers are often comparing multiple properties at once, so making your home stand out—without overspending—is...[Read More]
Financial security: key strategies to safeguard your financial future
23 April
Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster means...[Read More]
‘Gold-plated’ building code worsening housing crisis
22 April
Australia’s housing supply shortage is being exacerbated by requirements for young home buyers to install unnecessary features such as bathroom rails in new properties, builders warn. Onerous accessibility and energy efficiency standards, overly...[Read More]
Heat-safe rentals pushed to protect from quiet killer
22 April
Heat-safe rentals and tougher workplace safety rules for outdoor workers on scorching hot days have been proposed by a state climate policy advisory body. Identifying extreme heat as an under-recognised and preventable killer, the NSW Net Zero...[Read More]
Smarter home loan strategies: Consolidate, add value and refinance with confidence
16 April
Managing your home loan effectively can have a significant impact on your financial future. Whether you’re juggling multiple debts, thinking about upgrading to a larger home, or considering downsizing, the right strategy can help you reduce costs,...[Read More]
Chronic housing shortage heaps more pain onto renters
15 April
Exceptionally tight rental markets are pushing prices up ever faster and adding to cost-of-living pressures while taking up a record share of workers’ incomes. Rents climbed 2.1 per cent over the three months to March, housing data group Cotality...[Read More]
Data reveals key to fixing housing affordability crisis
15 April
Since the start of the pandemic, a growing trend has been reshaping Australia’s housing landscape. Traditionally cheaper than Sydney and Melbourne, the mid-tier capitals of Perth, Brisbane and, to a lesser extent, Adelaide have had their housing...[Read More]
Winter-proof your home: 10 smart steps to avoid costly insurance claims
9 April
As the colder months approach across Australia, preparing your home for winter isn’t just about comfort—it’s about protection. Winter weather can expose weaknesses in your property, leading to costly damage and unnecessary insurance claims....[Read More]
Preparing your home for retirement – Start 10 years early
9 April
Retirement is often imagined as a time of freedom, comfort and enjoying the lifestyle you’ve worked hard to build. But one area that is often overlooked in retirement planning is your home. Where you live—and how well it suits your future...[Read More]
The ‘huge’ health benefits of walkable towns
8 April
Living within walking distance of the shops might seem trivial but for regional Australians, it could be the path to a longer, healthier life. Residents in well-connected regional towns walk about 75 minutes more a week than those in less walkable...[Read More]
Three more rate hikes tipped as prices begin to rise
25 March
Mortgage holders could face as many as three interest rate hikes by Christmas, according to money markets, as concerns mount over the Iran war’s impact on inflation. Rates traders upped their predictions on Friday, pricing in almost 75 more basis...[Read More]
Fuel relief may not be enough to help stressed budgets
1 April
Households already under pressure from higher interest rates will still face a cost wall of elevated fuel prices, despite government efforts to take some of the heat out. Two of Australia’s biggest banks have recorded spikes in spending at petrol...[Read More]
The RBA conflict that could decide its next rates call
1 April
A conflict at the heart of the Reserve Bank’s mandate could determine the outcome of its next interest rates decision. Minutes from the central bank’s March meeting published on Tuesday revealed a split between the five members who voted for a...[Read More]
Building the right team when buying an investment property
2 April
Purchasing an investment property is a major financial decision. For many Australians, it involves committing significant capital, taking on long-term debt, and relying on the property to help build wealth over time. Investment properties can...[Read More]
Major capital home prices slip in two-speed market
1 April
Australia’s two largest property markets could be entering a downturn as rising inflation and interest rates squeeze prospective buyers. But while the Middle East conflict will take some steam out of price growth, Australia’s chronic undersupply...[Read More]