Affordability means different things to different people.For economists, it refers primarily to housing stress – when home buyers spend more than 30 per cent of read more
What rental providers look for in a renter
Being a good renter not only enhances their long-term tenancy reputation but also guarantees that they will be highly prized by landlords (residential rental providers, read more
Top 10 affordable tips to jazz up your outdoor space
With New Year’s resolutions and the summer holiday mood taking hold, it’s time to create appealing, easy-care and affordable al fresco areas.Achieving a beautiful and read more
Solving the looming ageing crisis
The 2021 Intergenerational Report, released by the Australian Government, identified an ageing population as “Australia’s greatest demographic challenge”. Figures show that 16 per cent of read more
Revving up your New Year goals
The start of a New Year is always full of hope and the chance to make amends. If home is where the heart is, this read more
Why community microgrids are the future for renewables
A community microgrid is one of the most revolutionary concepts to emerge in the distributable/renewable energy realm.They offer a unique, cost-effective option for communities to read more
Helping others feel at home with thoughtful gifts
Housewarming parties call for forethought and imagination in hitting the right note with recipients.In the long-distant past, a glory box filled with items acquired over read more
How first-home buyers can avoid costly mistakes
Whether it’s a new apartment or an old one – or even a house in the outer suburbs – finding an affordable home isn’t easy read more
How to succeed at auction
Whether you win or lose in an auction environment, your success rate depends on how you play the game.Employing smart strategies and displaying ongoing patience read more
Protecting your home and contents against the elements
Catastrophic floods, devastating bushfires and other natural and man-made disasters are a telling reminder of the need for thorough research into home and contents insurance.Precious read more
Gaining mortgage approval the smart way
With the phenomenon of instant loans and repayment conditions that favour the lender, it pays to think wisely before making your home loan decisions.In the read more
Essential pre-purchasing costs to account for
Buying a property requires more than a deposit.
Pre-purchase costs can add up to 10 per cent to the price of an average family home.