Property
Achieving Your New Year Goals: A Realistic Approach
28 December
New Yearâs 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 Yearâs 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 itâs for Christmas or the new year, and yet, when the festive season happens, it always comes as a bit of a surprise. Â 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]
Station-centric housing plans âappear half-cookedâ
6 December
Secrecy continues to surround a âhalf-cookedâ 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 âhelp to buyâ 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 âhelp to buyâ 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 â separation and divorce
23 November
No matter how sincere and pure peopleâs intentions are when they utter their marriage vows and say âI doâ, 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 Australiaâs 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 Researchâs managing director Louis...[Read More]
Resistance Training on a Budget? Build a Home Gym
16 November
While most people are aware of the importance of regular aerobic exercise, the significance of resistance training (aka weight or strength training) is often overlooked. Itâs recommended that adults engage in at least two 20- to 30-minute...[Read More]
Renterâs insurance â itâs good for both tenants and landlords
16 November
If you live in a residential building or apartment complex, itâs 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]
Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing
15 November
When young Kamilaroi woman Imogen was a teenager she was faced with an impossible choice. Stay in a violent environment or become homeless. So for 10 years from the age of 14, Imogen experienced homelessness and the many struggles that accompany not...[Read More]
Millions in rent relief for WA tenants âdoing it toughâ
8 November
Stressed and in-debt tenants at risk of eviction in West Australia will be eligible for up to $5000 as the state government rolls out a multi-million dollar rent relief scheme. Premier Roger Cook says the $24.4 million program that starts in...[Read More]