Property
Key strategies for successful commercial real estate investment
9 May
When considering the purchase of commercial property, itâs crucial to take a strategic approach, as the implications of your decisions can significantly affect your financial outcomes.  Here are some key factors to consider:  Top 10 Factors...[Read More]
Rooftop solar, electric cars could solve energy puzzle
8 May
Rooftop solar power could be Australiaâs âsecret weaponâ in the transition to a clean energy system, a report has found, but state and federal governments need to change rules to get more out of the technology. The findings, released on Monday...[Read More]
Price of Aussie farmland set for slower growth
8 May
Australian farmland prices are set to rise again this year, but growth will be slower than in the past three years, according to the yearly snapshot from Rabobank. The agricultural lender forecasts farmland value will increase in the next 12 months...[Read More]
Property Investing: Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate
2 May
In the realm of property investment, prospective investors often grapple with comparing residential vs commercial real estate. Both offer viable investment opportunities, but they also come with their own unique advantages and drawbacks. Hence, the...[Read More]
Home values defy gravity for 15th month
1 May
Australia has clocked its fifteenth month in a row of house price growth despite wobbly economic conditions, with prices gaining a further 0.6 per cent in April. Dwelling values were growing at the same pace in April as in both February and March,...[Read More]
âJam packed with loveâ: the story of the Anzac biscuit
24 April
Young digger Paul Teesdale Smith wrote to his girlfriend from Gallipoli, describing care packages filled with biscuits, peanuts, butterscotch, cigarettes and socks. âItâs wonderful how little things, no matter what they are, break the...[Read More]
Senators want property tax reforms back on the agenda
24 April
Tweaking property investor taxes could save the federal budget billions and boost home ownership, even with exemptions for those operating under the old rules, analysis commissioned by two senators suggests. Independent senators David Pocock and...[Read More]
Housing crisis to âget worse before it gets betterâ
24 April
Australiaâs housing crisis is expected to get worse before it gets better and the federal government is facing growing pressure to do more to fix it in the May budget. Deloitte Access Economics partner Stephen Smith said the nation had not been...[Read More]
Maximising space and value: Top 10 home renovation tips
18 April
Renovating your home to increase space and add value requires strategic planning, creativity, and a focus on key areas that potential buyers or valuers find appealing.  Here are the top 10 tips to guide you through this process:  Plan and...[Read More]
How to thrive despite higher inflation
18 April
The cost of living continues to rise, and many are feeling the pinch. However, there are ways to navigate and adapt to this challenging financial landscape. Â If youâre looking for practical solutions and workarounds to help you tackle higher...[Read More]
Build-to-rent piece of housing puzzle but no quick fix
17 April
Itâs been a tough couple of years to be a renter. As competition for properties has intensified and rents have surged, policymakers have been searching for solutions. While not an answer to the immediate price crunch, the build-to-rent housing...[Read More]
Call for home battery cash to support solar milestones
17 April
NSW has broken the record for the most annual rooftop solar installations of any Australia state, but Queensland is the first to surpass the one million mark. One in three households and businesses are installing the technology, according to a Clean...[Read More]
Building costs ease as demand for construction slows
10 April
Builders and tradies have been battling fast-rising prices for materials and labour but data suggests price growth is slowing. The slowdown in new construction, with dwelling approvals trending below average, has helped dampen growth in costs,...[Read More]
Tradie shortage for bid to build 1.2m homes
10 April
Australia is forecast to fall well short of a landmark national goal to build 1.2 million homes in five years. Building and construction industry forecasts released on Tuesday estimated about 1.09 million new homes would be started in five years...[Read More]
Record for batteries as home energy systems top 250,000
10 April
Australians wonât need a neighbourhood nuclear reactor or new hydro dam to generate and store energy, according to an annual battery market report. âYou just need solar panels and a battery,â SunWiz managing director Warwick Johnston said on...[Read More]