Property
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 theyāll ever make. Yet, itās not something most people revisit often enough. Whether youāre paying off credit cards, dreaming of a kitchen renovation, or wondering if your...[Read More]
Rate cut could fuel further āmodestā 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 Trumpās 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]
Full steam ahead for cash rate cut as inflation settles
30 April
Interest rate relief could come within weeks after a higher than expected inflation print still fell within the Reserve Bankās target range. Underlying inflation fell to 2.9 per cent in the year to March and headline inflation held steady at 2.4...[Read More]
Million-dollar homes here to stay in record five cities
30 April
Buyers beware ā 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 āworst everā 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 nationās 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 āticking time bomb under the sinkā 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 canāt really fault you for getting all worked up, as thereās nothing quite as exciting as embarking on a home...[Read More]
Rate cut on horizon amid fears of more stock turmoil
23 April
Investors tormented by weeks of tariff turmoil will hope for a quiet return from Easter as mortgage holders eye a rate cut on the horizon. Stocks in Australia and the US have clawed back ground in the past fortnight after US President Donald Trump...[Read More]
Detail missing as parties pledge to fix housing woes
23 April
Major parties have traded blows on how they would solve Australiaās housing crisis, but uncertainty remains on how critical targets would be reached. Housing Minister Clare OāNeil and opposition spokesman Michael Sukkar traded blows on the issue...[Read More]
Young voters slam door on major parties over housing
23 April
Young women and gender-diverse voters say safe and affordable housing is a top priority at the federal election, but the major partiesā offerings are leaving them increasingly disillusioned. Voters considered Millennials (born 1980-1994) and Gen Z...[Read More]
Tariff turmoil triggers Reserve Bank inflation fears
16 April
The threat of Donald Trumpās tariffs loomed large over the Reserve Bank as it made the call to keep interest rates on hold, warning that US measures could lead to higher inflation. Minutes from the central bankās April 1 meeting, released on...[Read More]
āNo more billsā: why batteries may change energy market
16 April
Powering air conditioners in every room, a washing machine, clothes dryer, electric stove and other appliances used to cost Mamoon Reza more than $1200 every year, even with rooftop solar. When his family-of-four installed a battery in 2023,...[Read More]