Property
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]
10 ways to reduce your household energy use
4 January
As a homeowner, you’re likely aware of the increasing costs associated with household energy consumption. This is why cutting down on energy use can mean big savings. In addition to the financial benefits, reducing electricity use can help to...[Read More]
House prices to fall by 3-5pct after flat end to 2023
3 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]
Achieving Your New Year Goals: A Realistic Approach
28 December
New Year’s resolutions are a time-honoured tradition where people aim to make positive changes in their lives as the calendar flips to January 1st. While setting goals is easy, the real challenge lies in sticking to them throughout the year....[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]
5 Tips to Save Money This Christmas
7 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]
Households could halve electricity bills with upgrades
6 December
Australians living in older homes have the potential to halve their energy bills with fairly modest renovations, a study has revealed. The Climate-Ready Homes report, released by Monash University on Wednesday, found households could save as much as...[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]
Tips for a meaningful Christmas
30 November
Creating a Christmas filled with genuine warmth and joy often seems like a daunting task amidst the hustle of holiday preparations. The season of cheer can quickly turn into a flurry of stress, leaving many of us more relieved than regretful when...[Read More]
Protect your home against dry weather threats
30 November
Protecting homes from dry weather threats, such as bushfires, requires proactive measures and preparedness. Here are some steps to help protect your home: Maintain the exterior: Clear roofs, gutters, and chimneys of debris regularly to prevent the...[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]