Property
Top 10 home renovation tips for maximising space and value
12 February
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]
Signs of softening spending could stay RBA’s rates hand
12 February
A sharp rise in consumption that caught the Reserve Bank off guard and prompted it to hike interest rates might have been more temporary than permanent, fresh data shows. Household spending fell 0.4 per cent in December – the biggest drop since...[Read More]
Private demand under the microscope after rate hike
12 February
Australia’s economy is like a car exceeding the speed limit. Or is it an inflating balloon, squeezing up against the inside of a box? Either way, it’s too hot for the Reserve Bank to handle. Fresh data in the coming week will give the central...[Read More]
Signs point to RBA fine tuning, rather than hike spree
12 February
Fresh figures have allayed fears of a tightening in Australia’s labour market, which should rule out the Reserve Bank returning to a major rate-hiking cycle. Australia’s economy added an estimated 21,000 jobs in January, while wages grew by 0.8...[Read More]
Why revisiting your home loan could be one of the smartest financial moves you make
5 February
For many Australians, a home loan is the largest financial commitment they will ever take on. Yet once the paperwork is signed and the keys are handed over, that loan often gets filed away and forgotten. Life, however, doesn’t stand still. Your...[Read More]
Incorporating smart home technology: comfort, control, and lower waste
5 February
Smart home tech isn’t just a flashy add-on anymore — it’s becoming a practical way to make a property more comfortable, secure, and efficient. The best part is you don’t have to “smartify” everything at once. You can start with one pain...[Read More]
Financial independence: guiding adult children to contribute at home
5 February
Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood. The question of when and how much to charge, as well as the...[Read More]
Borrowed time: rate hike unlikely to be one-and-done
5 February
Borrowers have borne the brunt of a resurgence in inflation, with the Reserve Bank lifting interest rates and leaving the door open for more. The RBA’s monetary policy board lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85 per cent in a unanimous...[Read More]
Grim forecasts for Aussie inflation and unemployment
5 February
Australia is set for higher inflation, faster price growth and lower real income growth, the Reserve Bank has predicted in grim new forecasts. Released alongside the central bank’s decision to lift interest rates by 0.25 percentage points on...[Read More]
Supply shortage underpins shaky growth in home values
5 February
Growth in Australian home values re-accelerated in January, defying predictions 2026 would be a softer year for the property market and fears of an imminent Reserve Bank rate rise. The median dwelling price hit a fresh national record of $912,465,...[Read More]
‘Milestone deal’ for 100,000 first homes target
5 February
An $800 million Commonwealth-state deal for 17,000 new homes is a milestone in the promise to provide 100,000 dwellings for first-time buyers, the federal government says. The agreement will include almost 7000 homes for first-up owners in Adelaide...[Read More]
Building smarter: How to create an environmentally friendly home
29 January
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 awareness, and greater buyer demand for efficient...[Read More]
Rate rise pain all but certain after inflation shock
29 January
All four big banks are warning borrowers to brace for an interest rate hike after core inflation jumped above the Reserve Bank’s forecasts. Economists at Westpac and ANZ on Wednesday dropped their calls for the RBA to stay on hold in February...[Read More]
Rate hikes, affordability won’t curb house prices
29 January
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 up between the NSW and Victorian markets and the...[Read More]
Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers
29 January
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. Forecasters were taken off guard by the resilience of...[Read More]