Property

Further rate cuts at risk as rent pushes up inflation

21 August

Rising construction costs and rental increases may prove to be stumbling blocks for further rate cuts from the Reserve Bank. The latest data from Cotality shows there are concerns for housing inflation and its knock-on effects off the back of rental...[Read More]

Fast approvals only add to housing construction log-jam

21 August

Adding new housing projects to Australia’s already swollen pipeline has been likened to turning the “tap on a bath that is already full”, as analysis shows faster approvals are no silver bullet in fixing the nation’s crisis. Data from...[Read More]

Pause on new regulations to fast track building homes: A win-win roadmap to better housing supply

27 August

A pause in updating rules as part of national construction standards will give builders “room to breathe,” the housing minister says. A suite of measures brought out following the productivity roundtable to boost the number of homes being built...[Read More]

Clearing the clutter: A step by step guide to organising your space

25 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 Marie...[Read More]

Bank’s big rate call after ‘ugly’ inflation print

25 September

Mortgage holders might have to wait until next year for more rate relief after a sharp rise in services inflation all but killed off the already slim chance of a September cut. The consumer price index climbed from 2.8 to three per cent for the year...[Read More]

‘Only getting worse’: left-field housing fix floated

24 September

The United Kingdom, Canada and Europe could offer a way forward for Australians trapped in a never-ending housing “nightmare”. Politicians, international leaders and local innovators came together at the MCG on Thursday for the Australian...[Read More]

Property markets yet to twig to looming disaster losses

24 September

Home buyers are still willing to pay top dollar for waterfront views and bush frontage but a landmark report suggests it won’t always be the case. Riverine flooding, coastal inundation, bushfires, wind storms and droughts that can crack walls will...[Read More]

4 Household gardening tips for Spring

18 September

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 vegetable garden. These include...[Read More]

Worrying trend for bargain-hunting first home buyers

18 September

It’s getting harder and harder for first home buyers to get a foot in the door of the housing market, as the remaining “affordable” properties left grow in price faster than the rest. Affordability constraints are driving buyers towards...[Read More]

Commercial property: dos, don’ts, and the importance of professional advice

11 September

Investing in commercial property can be a powerful way to build wealth, generate stable income, and diversify your portfolio.  Unlike residential real estate, commercial property comes with unique opportunities as well as specific challenges that...[Read More]

Maximising your property value: five tips to prepare your home for sale

11 September

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will make. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or relocating, the goal is the same: to achieve the best possible sale price.  The property market can be competitive, but...[Read More]

Hot economic growth may place further rate cuts on ice

11 September

Australian borrowers have been warned the end of interest rate cuts may be near as a surge in household spending heats up the economy. A surprise jump in economic growth, revealed by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Wednesday, was followed by...[Read More]

Home scheme extension set to open more doors

10 September

First home buyers will have more choice thanks to expanded government scheme but some markets are likely to be pushed out of reach again, analysis has found. The federal government is fast tracking an expansion to its Home Guarantee Scheme which...[Read More]

Hope for buyers despite record low home affordability

10 September

Housing affordability has plunged to a 20-year low, but first-home buyers are still finding ways to get into the market. Despite interest rates starting to come down, surging house prices have made it harder than ever for Australians to buy a home,...[Read More]

What to Look for in a Commercial Property Investment

4 September

Investing in commercial property can be an excellent way to diversify your portfolio, generate steady income, and build long-term wealth. Unlike residential real estate, commercial investments often deliver higher rental yields and attract longer...[Read More]