Building your own home gym for resistance training
8 October
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. It’s recommended that adults engage in at least two 20- to 30-minute...[Read More]
Home buyers are waiting to see where market lands: bank
8 October
Home buyers are holding off to see where the falling Australian housing market lands as high interest rates, stubborn living costs and federal tax changes weigh on valuations.After a strong financial year of loan growth at People First Bank –...[Read More]
Four strategies to safeguard your financial future
1 October
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...[Read More]
Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers
1 October
Australians are willing to cut back their spending in record numbers to afford a property, affirming the ongoing value of home ownership, new data shows.More than 75 per cent of residents were willing to cut their spending back to afford a home, a...[Read More]
Broad support for buying homes with super, poll shows
24 September
Most Australians want to be able to tap into their retirement savings to buy a home, a new poll has found, as parties jostle over how much control people should have over their superannuation.The idea was backed by 60 per cent of the 1583 eligible...[Read More]
Open for inspection: 7 ways to make your property stand out
17 September
When it comes to selling your home, the open for inspection is one of the most important opportunities to create a strong first impression.
Potential buyers may have already seen professional photos, studied the floorplan and researched the...[Read More]
Renovation nation: Aussies plan $85b in energy upgrades
16 September
Australian households plan to spend $85 billion on home energy upgrades over the next five years, a study has found, averaging more than $8300 per home.
But renters and younger Australians could miss out on the trend, with both groups budgeting...[Read More]
Clearing clutter: A guide to organising your space
10 September
Cleaning up and organising your living area may seem daunting.
However, by embracing these nine straightforward principles, you can cultivate an orderly and serene environment.
Seek Inspiration
Find your muse in decluttering champions like...[Read More]
Spring refresh: 7 things to do inside and outside your home
3 September
Spring has a way of making us look at our homes differently. After months of colder weather, closed windows, heavier fabrics and less time outdoors, the arrival of longer days and warmer temperatures creates the perfect opportunity for a reset.You...[Read More]
Inflated charges: push to make landlords pay gas bills
2 September
Australian renters are being slugged almost $440 million a year to stay connected to gas, analysis has shown, even though landlords control whether their properties remain on the network.Rewiring Australia released the finding on Friday and called...[Read More]
The significance of adopting an eco-conscious lifestyle
27 August
Adopting an eco-conscious lifestyle has far-reaching implications for not only reducing your individual carbon emissions but also preserving valuable natural assets and contributing to a more liveable planet. Each of us, in our daily activities, has...[Read More]
Activities to try for each decade of your life
20 August
Every stage of life offers unique opportunities for personal growth and well-being, both physical and mental. Whether you’re in your 20s or beyond your 50s, there’s always something new to try that can keep you active and mentally stimulated....[Read More]
Renovating for value — or renovating for you?
13 August
Renovating a home can be exciting. A new kitchen, an outdoor entertaining area, an extra bedroom or a beautifully landscaped garden can completely change how a property looks and feels.But before choosing tiles, appliances or paint colours, there is...[Read More]
