Property
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]
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 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]
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]
Understanding debt recycling: Good and bad debt
9 November
Debt recycling is a financial strategy that can help you transform bad debt into good debt, boosting your wealth and enhancing your financial future. This article explains the concept, its benefits, risks, and how it might apply to your specific...[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]
Housing rebound eyes new mark but rates threat looms
1 November
Australiaâs housing market is about to sail past its previous record high though the possibility of another cash rate lift and an injection of new properties for sale could keep future growth in check. The housing market experienced a steady...[Read More]
More Australians will have a safe and affordable place to call home
1 November
Vulnerable Australians are a step closer to having a place to call home under a $10 billion housing fund, amid warnings broader reforms are needed to fix the nationâs housing crisis. The Albanese governmentâs signature Housing Australia Future...[Read More]
One million homes targeted for energy upgrades by 2030
25 October
A project designed to dramatically improve the energy efficiency of Australian houses and reduce power bills is aiming to upgrade more than one million homes by the end of the decade. The scheme, backed by more than 74 organisations and delivered...[Read More]
âLow toleranceâ for slower return to target: RBA
18 October
A Melbourne Cup Day interest rate hike is a live possibility if inflation proves harder to bring to heel than the Reserve Bank of Australia first thought. The minutes from the October cash rate call suggested board members were feeling a little more...[Read More]
Farmland most âtightly heldâ itâs been in a generation
18 October
Australian farmland is more tightly held than it has been for a generation and prospective buyers are carefully reassessing purchasing decisions, according to a new report. The Rural Bank Australian Farmland Values Report is the longest-running...[Read More]