Property

Household gardening tips for spring

19 September

With winter now behind us, it’s time to revitalise your garden and get ready for the forthcoming warm, sunny days. There are many things you can do right now to get your garden ready for spring and promote new growth, blooms, and a thriving...[Read More]

Love at first sight in the bush? Data counts the ways

18 September

Ellie Moorhouse always thought she’d be happy living anywhere as long as she had her cats and a collection of books. It wasn’t until she walked into a Victorian-era homestead in the NSW Snowy Mountains region that she really understood what it...[Read More]

New bid to nail down housing bill as talks hit the wall

18 September

A plan to make it easier for Australians to afford a home deposit will be given another chance after key housing reforms were blocked in parliament. The Greens on Wednesday won a Senate vote to delay the government’s Help to Buy bill for two...[Read More]

Growing your own vegetables: a simple path to saving money and eating healthy

12 September

In recent years, the growing trend of cultivating your own vegetables has become increasingly popular.  Whether it’s a backyard plot, a community garden, or even a small balcony container setup, growing your own food not only helps reduce grocery...[Read More]

‘Tired trope’: most voters open to lower home prices

12 September

The majority of Australian voters want house prices to fall or stay the same, including older generations, a survey suggests. Younger voters were unsurprisingly more likely to favour lower home prices, though roughly half of those 50 or older were...[Read More]

Power to the ‘energy underclass’ as Australia retools

11 September

Every household should be able to upgrade their home and reap the power bill savings for years to come, regardless of their economic status, a forum has been told. “This is about Australians taking back control of our power and our power bills,...[Read More]

Streets behind: every state lagging on housing targets

11 September

Every Australian state is lagging behind nationally-agreed housing targets as the federal government is accused of dragging its heels on addressing the national crisis. The nation is likely to fall well short of an objective of constructing 1.2...[Read More]

Housing sustainability framework stands up to scrutiny

11 September

Community housing providers are building to higher social, environmental and governance standards (ESG), a review of a new reporting framework has found. Within three decades, one in seven Australians could be living in community housing, according...[Read More]

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

29 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]