Property
Housing rebound eyes new mark but rates threat looms
1 November
Australia’s 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 nation’s housing crisis. The Albanese government’s 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]
‘Low tolerance’ 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 ‘tightly held’ it’s 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]
Big backyards could hold key to solve housing crisis
18 October
There are hundreds of thousands of possible sites for granny flats in Australia’s biggest cities amid struggles to affordably house growing populations. Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne could be home to an extra 655,000 self-contained two-bedroom...[Read More]
How you can help your child with buying their first home
12 October
In today’s economic climate, it’s increasingly common to help your child with their first home. In this article, we’re going to look at three options to help you do this. Why not take a look at the pros and cons of each and choose the one...[Read More]
Asia’s biggest battery will power Australian homes
11 October
More than one million Australian households will be powered by one of the world’s largest battery systems after the government approved a new renewable energy hub. The battery will be located in Melbourne suburb of Plumpton, where it will store...[Read More]
Housing recovery entrenched, but pace of growth eases
4 October
Australian home values have continued to rebound for an eighth month and are expected to reach a new high, although the pace of quarterly growth has eased. CoreLogic’s national home value index recorded a 0.8 per cent rise rise in September,...[Read More]
Retro public builder plan urged to ease housing crisis
4 October
With Australia in desperate need of more homes and builders seemingly unable to keep up with demand, a creative solution may be needed to fix the country’s housing crisis. That’s led SA Greens MLC Robert Simms to look back in time for an...[Read More]
Farm Succession Planning: Balancing Financial and Emotional Aspects for Generational Transition
28 September
The Challenge Facing Farm Owners The complexity of farm succession planning extends beyond mere financial transactions. For farm owners, navigating the transition of a generational asset such as a farm is both an economic and emotional endeavour....[Read More]
Spring auction rates heating up, just like the weather
27 September
There’s been a surge in the number of homes going under the hammer compared to the same time last year, as the busy spring selling season gets under way. The warm weather drew buyers to 2550 auctions in capital cities across the country this...[Read More]
Treasury warns rent freezes would reduce housing supply
27 September
Rent controls would negatively affect the quality and supply of homes and increase costs in the long term, Treasury officials warn. Senior department staff spoke about the impacts of rent freezes gathered from international research during a...[Read More]
Activities to try in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond
21 September
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]
Towers to be torn down for first housing ‘accelerator’
20 September
Two “uninhabitable” towers in Melbourne’s inner-north will make way for Australia’s first social housing “accelerator” project to boost supply amid the national crisis. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined Victorian Premier Daniel...[Read More]