Budget shows real wages expected to start growing early next year
Real wages are expected to start growing slightly earlier and grow more strongly than previously forecast, according to the latest Treasury estimates.
Will new laws make the homes we buy and rent more energy-efficient?
A long-awaited increase in energy-efficiency requirements for new homes is part of revised Australian construction standards taking effect on May 1. All new homes must achieve a minimum 7-star whole-of-home energy rating from October, following a six-month transition period.
How a Property Manager Can Help You Maximize Your Investment Property Returns
Looking to increase the profitability of your investment property? Read on to learn how a property manager can help you achieve your goals!
Inflation has fallen, but one or two more interest-rate rises are still likely
Australia’s inflation rate has fallen from its 30-year high of 7.8% in the December quarter of 2022 to 7.0% in the March quarter of 2023. But it’s still likely the Reserve Bank of Australia will push up interest rates again before the end of the year to drive inflation back to its target range.
So how does compound interest really work?
By paying just $1 a day extra on your mortgage, you can hack the banking system and cut the time to repay your home loan from 20 years to just five years.
Perfection in Painting
We’ve all done it but do we do it properly? Here’s a quick 12 step checklist for getting a room as smooth as a professionals job!
In the US, they paint their lawns - should we do the same?
To paint or not to paint?
What is really behind the increase in rents?
So, you think you know why rents climbed.
7.5 Million DIY Renovators Busy Over Easter
While most Australians will be hitting the road, holidaying, visiting family and friends, or simply hunting for eggs, about a third of our population will be staying home doing DIY home improvements and renovations.
