Property
Understanding debt recycling – transform bad debt into good debt
15 May
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]
Home maintenance tips to stay ahead – especially before winter hits
14 May
Staying on top of home maintenance is crucial to prevent small issues from becoming costly repairs. Before winter arrives, it’s particularly important to ensure your home is safe, warm, and weather-resistant. A little effort now can save you...[Read More]
Winter is coming: general insurance tips to help you prepare
14 May
As the winter months approach, many Australians brace for colder temperatures, heavier rains, and in some regions, wild weather events like storms and floods. While you may be busy checking your heating system or swapping your summer wardrobe for...[Read More]
‘Really attractive’: subsidies to charge battery boom
14 May
Battery installers are bracing for a busy period as households and businesses jump on Labor’s election promise to discount energy storage. Thirty per cent off the up-front price of batteries was a signature pledge of the returning Albanese...[Read More]
More households want to go full electric but lack spark
14 May
More than one in three households are considering upgrading to electricity-only to save money and the environment, a study has found, and the number of people resisting the switch has fallen. But many Australians remain confused about efficiency...[Read More]
Unlocking the Value of Your Home Loan: The Importance of Refinancing
8 May
For many, a home loan is one of the largest financial commitments they’ll ever make. Yet, it’s not something most people revisit often enough. Whether you’re paying off credit cards, dreaming of a kitchen renovation, or wondering if your...[Read More]
Rate cut could fuel further ‘modest’ house price growth
7 May
Australian home values have continued to soar and an expected post-election rate cut is likely to fuel further growth. Defying economic uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, the national median dwelling price rose 0.3...[Read More]
AI in every room: why home appliances are getting smart
7 May
Lights flick on as you enter the hall, the air-conditioner has pre-chilled the lounge, the robot vacuum has cleaned up, and the fridge sends you a message to let you know your cheese is nearing its expiry date. The artificially intelligent fridge...[Read More]
Australian farmland values just keep on growing
7 May
Millions of hectares of Australian farmland have sold for a total of almost $15 billion, as agricultural property values rack up 11 years of growth. Median farmland values increased by 6.9 per cent in 2024 to a record $10,231 per hectare, according...[Read More]
Million-dollar homes here to stay in record five cities
30 April
Buyers beware – it costs an average of $1 million to enter the housing market in most major cities as political leaders try to woo potential homeowners. Adelaide has become the fifth capital city to break into the million-dollar club, with the...[Read More]
Full-time workers hit by ‘worst ever’ housing crisis
30 April
Two workers for the federal government have been forced to use a food bank because of exorbitant rents, advocates say, as fresh data shows most rentals are unaffordable. The two women, in the nation’s capital where the average annual wage is more...[Read More]
Bursting flexi-hoses lead to eye-watering damage bills
30 April
Worn and corroded flexi-hoses are a “ticking time bomb under the sink” causing millions of dollars in household water damage across Australia, a study warns. The average cost of a burst flexi-hose insurance claim is more than $27,500, a Suncorp...[Read More]
Saving for the future: building financial security
24 April
In an era where the allure of instant gratification is stronger than ever, the art of saving money seems to be fading into the background. Yet, the truth remains: most of us have aspirations that extend beyond our immediate reach, be it a new car,...[Read More]
Five budget-friendly home renovation ideas
24 April
Inspired to initiate home updates after watching some of the best home renovation shows on television and streaming sites? We can’t really fault you for getting all worked up, as there’s nothing quite as exciting as embarking on a home...[Read More]
Detail missing as parties pledge to fix housing woes
23 April
Major parties have traded blows on how they would solve Australia’s housing crisis, but uncertainty remains on how critical targets would be reached. Housing Minister Clare O’Neil and opposition spokesman Michael Sukkar traded blows on the issue...[Read More]