Property
5 ways to increase your property value
18 January
Your home is more than simply a place to unwind; it’s also an investment. If you plan to sell your property someday, increasing its value now can help you get a better return on your investment. Most people believe that increasing the value of a...[Read More]
Rent prices outpace home values for second year running
18 January
CORELOGIC PROPERTY MARKET INDICATOR FOR 2023 RENTAL PRICES: National – up 8.3 per cent Sydney – up 10.2 per cent Melbourne – up 11.1 per cent Brisbane – up 8.2 per cent Perth – up 13.4 per cent Adelaide – up 7.7 per cent Hobart – down...[Read More]
Doors open to housing fund as renters fall behind
18 January
Renters already struggling to find affordable homes are falling further behind, new data reveals, as funding for a landmark government housing policy comes online. For a second year in a row, rental prices grew faster than home values, property data...[Read More]
What you need to know to successfully improve your home
11 January
Embarking on a home improvement can be an exciting and rewarding process. It can transform your living space and increase the value of your property. With so many informative videos and other great resources online, there’s a thriving culture...[Read More]
Household solar installations charged ahead in 2023
10 January
Rising electricity bills and other cost-of-living pressures have encouraged a record number of Australian households to invest in solar technology, a report has revealed. Figures from data firm SunWiz found investments in solar power broke records...[Read More]
House prices to fall by 3-5pct after flat end to 2023
4 January
Heat is coming out of the Australian property market as more homes are listed for sale and affordability challenges bite. Nationally, home values edged up 0.4 per cent in December and rose 8.1 per cent over the 2023 year, according to property data...[Read More]
Top 5 financial New Year’s resolutions to achieve in the new year
28 December
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 be at the top of your list. Check if you...[Read More]
The top 5 advantages of home ownership
28 December
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, including the freedom to design your home as you...[Read More]
Why taking a break during the festive season is important
14 December
There are countless countdowns everywhere, whether it’s for Christmas or the new year, and yet, when the festive season happens, it always comes as a bit of a surprise. 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]
Station-centric housing plans ‘appear half-cooked’
6 December
Secrecy continues to surround a “half-cooked” 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]
Government takes action on ‘help to buy’ 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 “help to buy” 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]
Family law – separation and divorce
23 November
No matter how sincere and pure people’s intentions are when they utter their marriage vows and say ‘I do’, there comes a time in some marriages when the relationship irretrievably breaks down. In such cases, separation is usually inevitable...[Read More]
Subdued 2024 for property as rate pain hits home
22 November
Lacklustre growth or even a mild correction in Australia’s 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 Research’s managing director Louis...[Read More]