7 signs you are ready to downsize the home and take life a little easier
4 June
There comes a time when the family home that once felt full of noise, movement and memories can start to feel a little too big, too quiet, too expensive or simply too much work.
Downsizing is not just about moving into a smaller home. For many...[Read More]
Interest rate impact hits housing approval levels
3 June
Rising interest rates have been blamed for a downturn in housing approvals, but tax changes in the federal budget could lead to an uptick.
Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed the total number of dwellings approved in April fell...[Read More]
Labor shrugs off claim tax shift will sink house prices
3 June
Contentious changes to taxes on property investments won’t be the main driver of expected falls in prices, the housing minister says.
As auction clearance rates hit lows not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic, Clare O’Neil said it was unclear how...[Read More]
AI to hit Aussies as data centres push up energy costs
3 June
The race to build data centres in Australia could force household electricity prices up by as much as 26 per cent within a decade, a study has found.
The artificial intelligence hubs could also use as much electricity as all homes in the state of...[Read More]
Jobless jump, Iran war shoot down fears of rate rise
27 May
The likelihood of a rate hike in June has shrunk after a surprise jump in the unemployment rate showed the Iran war is having a material impact on Australia’s economy.
While bad news for workers, the rise in the jobless rate from 4.3 per cent to...[Read More]
Labor happy with softer housing market since budget
27 May
Softer auction rates are a sign tax changes in the federal budget are making things easier for first home buyers, the housing minister says, as Labor weathered another day of criticism from investors and entrepreneurs.
Auction clearance rates held...[Read More]
Commercial property vs residential property: Understanding the key differences before you invest
21 May
For many Australians, property investment begins with residential property. It feels familiar. Most people understand houses, units, tenants, suburbs, rents and mortgages because they have lived in homes themselves.
Commercial property...[Read More]
Mixed results from first post-budget auction weekend
20 May
All eyes were on the auction market to see the response to negative gearing and capital gains tax changes in the first weekend after the federal budget.
The results were mixed.
The volume of homes that went to auction across the capital cities fell...[Read More]
Middle ring could be ‘hollowed out’ by tax overhaul
20 May
Rental supplies in the middle ring of Australian capital cities could be hollowed out by changes to investor tax concessions in the federal budget.
Real estate agents expect investor interest in established properties to crater after Tuesday’s...[Read More]
Land levy planned despite anti-‘forever tax’ pledge
20 May
Property owners in Australia’s most populous state could pay an annual levy of up to $600 under a proposal to change the way emergency services are funded.
NSW is the only mainland state that funds emergency services by taxing property insurance...[Read More]
Budget time is review time: why professional advice matters
14 May
The Federal Budget is more than a political announcement. For many Australians, it is an important reminder to stop, review and ask a simple question: are my financial, lifestyle and tax strategies still working in my favour?
Budget changes can...[Read More]
Smarter energy at home: Serious ways to reduce electricity bills
14 May
Electricity bills have become one of the biggest household expenses, and for many families, the usual advice of “turn off the lights” simply does not go far enough.
While small habits matter, meaningful savings often come from understanding...[Read More]
Anthony Albanese is playing “gutsy” politics with sweeping changes to tax concessions for landlords but risks offending established investors who may not have expected the overhaul, an expert in politics says.
From July 2027, negative gearing...[Read More]
When you should consider consulting a property agent and what they can do for you
7 May
Seeking professional advice when looking to buy a property is an important step, especially if you’re new to the market or dealing with complex situations.
Here are some key instances when you should consider consulting a property agent and...[Read More]
Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills
6 May
Australian power grids have proven far more resilient to the latest global energy crisis compared with the Russia-Ukraine war, bolstered by battery boom and subdued local gas prices.
A ballooning battery fleet soaking up cheap, abundant solar to...[Read More]
