Property
5 simple steps to boost your property value
15 October
Your home is not just your sanctuary; it’s also a tangible asset. Like any investment, the end goal for many homeowners is to see it appreciate over time. While most people think about major renovations when it comes to increasing property value,...[Read More]
How to help your child purchase their first home
15 October
In today’s economic climate, it’s increasingly common to help your child with their first home.In this article, we’re going to look at three options to help you do this.Why not take a look at the pros and cons of each and choose the one...[Read More]
More rate hikes loom as inflation tops rich nation list
15 October
Inflation is expected to stay above the Reserve Bank’s target range until the end of 2027, with only six other developed countries having a higher rate than Australia’s.The extended period of high inflation has left the door open for more...[Read More]
Housing supply must be fixed ‘hard way’, not with caps
15 October
Homes are likely to keep getting cheaper for about a year, but the downturn in house prices has not been replicated in rentals.Property prices are tipped to fall between eight and 11 per cent from their March peak and will only start to recover by...[Read More]
Building your own home gym for resistance training
8 October
While most people are aware of the importance of regular aerobic exercise, the significance of resistance training (aka weight or strength training) is often overlooked. It’s recommended that adults engage in at least two 20- to 30-minute...[Read More]
Home buyers are waiting to see where market lands: bank
8 October
Home buyers are holding off to see where the falling Australian housing market lands as high interest rates, stubborn living costs and federal tax changes weigh on valuations.After a strong financial year of loan growth at People First Bank –...[Read More]
Four strategies to safeguard your financial future
1 October
Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster...[Read More]
More pain brews for borrowers as rates hit 15-year high
1 October
Cash-strapped borrowers are being warned of more hikes to come by the Reserve Bank of Australia after it lifted interest rates to a 15-year high.In a unanimous decision, the central bank’s nine-member board lifted the cash rate target by 25 basis...[Read More]
Aussies forgoing lifestyle for homes in record numbers
1 October
Australians are willing to cut back their spending in record numbers to afford a property, affirming the ongoing value of home ownership, new data shows.More than 75 per cent of residents were willing to cut their spending back to afford a home, a...[Read More]
Broad support for buying homes with super, poll shows
24 September
Most Australians want to be able to tap into their retirement savings to buy a home, a new poll has found, as parties jostle over how much control people should have over their superannuation.The idea was backed by 60 per cent of the 1583 eligible...[Read More]
September hike firms as RBA inflation fears come true
23 September
Economists at one of Australia’s big four banks expect the Reserve Bank to raise interest rates imminently after the central bank’s governor issued a dire warning about inflation.Michele Bullock told a parliamentary hearing in Canberra that it...[Read More]
Soft landing botched: IMF backs more rate rises
23 September
A global financial body has given the Reserve Bank the green light to hike interest rates and urged Treasurer Jim Chalmers to be bolder on tax reform.With a break-out in price growth hitting Australians’ living standards, returning inflation to...[Read More]
Open for inspection: 7 ways to make your property stand out
17 September
When it comes to selling your home, the open for inspection is one of the most important opportunities to create a strong first impression. Potential buyers may have already seen professional photos, studied the floorplan and researched the...[Read More]
Iran and iPhones add to Reserve Bank’s inflation pickle
17 September
The rising cost of oil and iPhones is concerning the Reserve Bank of Australia as it approaches a crucial interest rate decision, the central bank’s chief economist says. With rising inflation pressures from the Middle East and more broadly around...[Read More]
‘Doing what we want’: Labor stands by housing tax moves
17 September
Changes to property tax breaks in the federal budget are working, the housing minister says, as data shows most home vendors are still making massive profits despite a downturn. Clare O’Neil brushed off figures from the Housing Industry...[Read More]