3 reasons you feel hungrier and crave comfort foods when the weather turns cold
As we move through Autumn, parts of Australia are starting to see cooler weather. For some of us, that can mean increasing feelings of hunger and cravings for “comfort food” such as as pasta, stews and ramen.
Your Easter Bathroom Renovation to-do list
If part of your home improvement vision is a bathroom renovation - you are not alone. Many homeowners are getting stuck into freshening up their homes and one of the rooms many will focus on is their bathroom or ensuite.
Here are 7 ways to help you become financially literate
With the cost of living and interest rates rising, a growing number of Australians are struggling to manage their finances. Many are experiencing real financial stress.
Interest rates make you nervous?
Have recent rate hikes made you nervous about taking the plunge into the property market? You’re not alone; it’s a buyer’s market for a reason. Here’s how to stay cool and calm when buying your next property.
EV charging - everything developers, strata managers and architects need to know
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is well underway, and with it, the need to provide EV chargers in multi-residential buildings. EV charging presents multiple challenges in terms of infrastructure and cost. What do developers, strata managers and architects need to know? And what can be done to future-proof new and existing assets?
Asthma friendly tips for building or renovating this Easter
Easter is the perfect time to tackle building or renovating projects around the home, but it can also result in exposure to dust mites, mould and hidden chemicals which can be a nasty trigger for those with asthma or allergies.
Chief economist says interest rate increases will inflict unnecessary pain & risk an economic slowdown
Leading indicators of housing activity have fallen to their lowest level in 15 years and will continue to decline as the full impact of the last 9 months of rate increases continues to compound the decline in building activity,” stated HIA’s Chief Economist, Tim Reardon.
The 3-day-a-week office is coming
Companies all over the world are trying to get their employees back into the office but are facing resistance from workers who have become comfortable with the work-from-home set-up. With many employees choosing to come into work three days a week, company managements are facing a new challenge of deserted workplaces on at least two days of the week.
Homeowners feel the pinch as RBA lifts cash rate to 3.60%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate for a tenth straight meeting, taking it to 3.60%. How much will this rate hike increase your monthly mortgage repayments, and how many more rate rises are expected to come? Here Renaldo Navaratnam talks us through the latest rise.
