Renovate, move or build? Choosing the right way to change your home
As life changes, your home may no longer suit your needs as well as it once did. Perhaps your family is growing, you need a home office, the kitchen feels outdated, or you simply want more space and c …
Red tape strangling efforts to tackle housing crisis
Allowing three-storey townhouses to be built on most residential land is one of the key recommendations of a major report outlining what Australia needs to do to fix its housing crisis.Governments hav …
Shoddy bank record-keeping hits savers as scammers lurk
Systemic shoddy record-keeping at big banks is risking the savings of Australians trying to benefit from a safe investment strategy.The financial regulator issued the warning around mortgage offset ac …
The house price question tying politicians in knots
Top government and opposition MPs say they want house prices to continue growing – just at a slower rate – after auction clearance rates plunged to their lowest level since April 2020.Nearly 1900 home …
‘Missed opportunity’ to act on power plan loyalty tax
A proposal to clamp down on the loyalty tax paid by disengaged power customers does not go far enough in the view of consumer and small business groups.Australia’s electricity rule-maker initiated a r …
Home owners told to ‘take a deep breath’ on tax reforms
Plunging auction clearance rates are not cause for concern, top government ministers are insisting, with one urging anxious home owners to “take a deep breath”.An overhaul of negative gearing and capi …
First home buyer scheme leading to housing price rise
A scheme allowing more first home buyers to enter the property market may be driving up house prices.A report released on Thursday by Cotality found homes on the lower end of the property market eligi …
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 exte …
Building the right team when buying an investment property
Purchasing an investment property is a major financial decision. For many Australians, it involves committing significant capital, taking on long-term debt, and relying on the property to help build w …
Despite the threat of higher interest rates and rising affordability pressures, real estate agents and finance professionals remain bullish about property prices this year.But a divergence is opening …
Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers
Analysts are warning mortgage holders an interest rate rise could be just weeks away, after surprisingly strong jobs figures heightened the Reserve Bank of Australia’s concerns about inflation.Forecas …
Building smarter: How to create an environmentally friendly home
Sustainability is no longer a niche consideration in property—it’s becoming a core part of how Australians design, build, and renovate their homes. With rising energy costs, increasing climate awarene …
