Property
The Smart Buy: How a Property Agent Can Guide You to Your Dream Home
5 September
Seeking professional advice when looking to buy a property is an important step, especially if you’re new to the market or dealing with complex situations. Here are some key instances when you should consider consulting a property agent and what...[Read More]
Housing approvals bounce back but market still subdued
4 September
A surge in new apartments has fuelled a rebound in sluggish housing approvals, as the coalition floats the possibility of withholding GST payments from states if they don’t meet construction targets. There was a 10.4 per cent increase in the...[Read More]
Economy ‘nowhere near recessionary’ despite predictions
4 September
Australians have been urged to remain positive about the economy despite the government’s forecast sluggish growth. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Reserve Bank of Australia was “smashing the economy” through its cash rate rises, pre-empting...[Read More]
Analysts received the final pieces of the economic growth puzzle
4 September
The Australian economy is on track for another feeble quarter of growth propped up by firmer government spending. June quarter national accounts due on Wednesday are expected to show an economy growing but only just, prompting the federal treasurer...[Read More]
Let’s put interest rate rises in perspective
29 August
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 these rates, with changes influenced by a range of...[Read More]
Making the Most of Your Solar Panels
29 August
Solar energy offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution to powering your home, 12-volt setup, or caravan. The benefits of harnessing the sun’s energy are substantial, ranging from reduced electricity bills to minimising your carbon...[Read More]
Power struggle: why solar batteries are tipped to soar
28 August
Sydney consultant Greg Spencer had been weighing up whether to install a next-generation solar battery when his energy provider warned him about a 12-hour power outage. The warning felt like a sign and motivated his four-person household to become...[Read More]
Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy
28 August
A champion of renters and nemesis to landlords is taking his crusade to the ballot box as he joins the federal election fight. Jordan van den Lamb, known online as purplepingers, has gained more than 4.6 million views on TikTok for his fierce...[Read More]
Renter’s insurance – reasons why it’s good for both the tenants and the landlords
22 August
If you live in a residential building or apartment complex, it’s 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]
Call for ‘big shift’ in energy use to water down demand
21 August
Homes and businesses are in hot water over cost-of-living pressures, but rapid electrification could save them billions of dollars, economic modelling shows. Although rooftop solar on Australian homes produces more electricity than any one of the...[Read More]
Social homes only solution to housing crisis: report
21 August
The Australian government must invest in social housing if it wants to solve the housing crisis, an advocacy group says. More than 1500 Australians have given testimony as part of a report from Everybody’s Home into the impacts of the crisis,...[Read More]
Understanding debt recycling
15 August
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]