Strategies for adult children moving out of home

27 November

The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out.  In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]

House prices surge as city-dwellers flee to the regions

26 November

Home buyers are being pushed out to the regions as falling interest rates and a lack of supply put a rocket under inner-city house prices. The median house price in Sydney is set to approach the dizzying $2 million barrier in 2026, according to...[Read More]

Inflation surges as energy rebates run out of gas

26 November

Surging inflation has dashed hopes of one last rate cut and heightened expectations energy rebates will be extended. Expiring electricity subsidies helped drive up the annual consumer price index from 3.6 per cent to a 16-month high of 3.8 per cent...[Read More]

The ‘obvious and easy way’ to help boost housing supply

26 November

With this one simple trick, Australia’s housing supply shortfall could quickly be reduced by an estimated 82,000 homes. That’s the amount of dwellings that developers are ready to start building in urban growth areas but can’t because of a...[Read More]

Green shoots for renters in social housing resurgence

26 November

Renters are set to benefit from the federal government’s efforts to fund social housing after years of worsening affordability. Pressures on low-income earners remain acute but rental affordability has stabilised, according to a report published...[Read More]

10 money-saving tips to help build up your savings for the future

20 November

Are you looking to build up your savings for the future, but don’t know how or where to start? Check out these money-saving tips you can apply today.   Whether you’re looking to save money for financial security, investment, a future purchase...[Read More]

10 tips to secure your home before going on a holiday

20 November

Preparing your home before a holiday keeps it secure and ensures peace of mind while you’re away.  Here are the top 10 tips for getting your house in order before leaving.   Secure Doors and Windows: Ensure all entry points, including doors,...[Read More]

Documents you will need to get a home loan

20 November

When you get to work on the requirements, a mortgage or home loan application may seem to need an infinite amount of paperwork. However, your home loan provider is also required to conduct due diligence before they can approve a mortgage...[Read More]

Baiting home buyers with low prices to be chopped

19 November

Flashy real estate agents preying on buyers in an aggressive property market could be slugged with huge fines under an underquoting crackdown. Under proposed reforms, maximum penalties will soar from $22,000 to $110,000 to remove the financial...[Read More]

Worker shortages dampen surge in green energy, housing

19 November

Public investment in green energy and social housing has surged but worker shortages and sluggish productivity growth are holding projects back. Tens of billions of dollars were added to Australia’s major infrastructure pipeline in the past year,...[Read More]

Commercial property investment – it’s essential to know what to look for

13 November

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]

No smoking gun to link deposit scheme, home price spike

12 November

Property prices grew at the fastest rate in more than two years following the federal government’s expanded deposit guarantee scheme kicking in, but there is not enough evidence of a direct link between the two, housing experts say. Home values...[Read More]

Door closes on inner-city homes for young Australians

12 November

Australians are scrapping over the last “patches of dirt” left in the inner cities as a chronic undersupply of homes pushes buyers to their limits. Fresh data from online listings platform Domain reveals a yawning gap between what buyers can...[Read More]

Red tape ‘layers’ peeled back to build homes quicker

12 November

Ground-breaking planning reforms aimed at speeding up the construction of homes in one state have been hailed as generational but some critics say serious environmental concerns are being brushed aside. The reforms passed in the NSW parliament with...[Read More]

Push for standard zoning as housing crisis stacks high

12 November

Housing stock is going backwards and won’t improve unless planning approvals for higher density are easier in every capital city, a report warns. While the federal government celebrates the early success of a scheme getting more buyers into their...[Read More]