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Shifts, challenges and silver linings
Shifts, challenges and silver linings
Australia’s housing market remains a mixed bag, with CoreLogic’s October data revealing subtle but telling shifts. Homeowners and prospective buyers will want to stay tuned as the market navigates affordability pressures and fluctuating values.
Feng Shui your home this spring
Feng Shui your home this spring
We’ve all experienced that slightly off feeling of walking into our own homes (or other people’s) when things are not in their place, the furniture arrangement doesn’t seem right, the curtains are drawn, blocking the glorious sunshine, or the energy just feels different. While you might not have put your finger on it then, that off feeling could be due to poor Feng Shui.
A sweet pursuit – tips to become a backyard beekeeper
A sweet pursuit – tips to become a backyard beekeeper
The humble honeybee is crucial to our global ecosystems; it’s a pint-sized environmental warrior responsible for pollinating around 30-35% of the world’s food crops. With tens of thousands of bee species, we rely on them not only for pollination but also to produce honey for our morning toast and the wax used in our cosmetics, candles, pharmaceuticals, and so much more.
10 tips to enjoy spring on a shoestring
10 tips to enjoy spring on a shoestring
While we might be shaking off the winter blues, shaking off the pinch of inflation, higher costs of living and all-around tightened purse strings may not be so easy – but that’s no reason to stay in your winter cocoon.
What you need to know in today’s evolving market
What you need to know in today’s evolving market
Australia’s property market is shifting, and landlords are at the forefront of this evolution. The latest CoreLogic Housing Value Index reveals both challenges and opportunities for rental property owners, as growth in housing values slows and the rental market cools. While landlords may not see the same rapid increases in rents that characterised the post-pandemic market, there are still strategic decisions to be made for those looking to maximise their investments.
Home values rise, but there’s good news for first-time buyers too
Home values rise, but there’s good news for first-time buyers too
Spring has brought a subtle shift in Australia’s property market, with national home values edging up 0.4% in September 2024, according to CoreLogic’s Housing Value Index. While the numbers point to overall market strength, prospective first-home buyers might feel caught between opportunity and affordability.
Why is investing for your children important?
Why is investing for your children important?
It’s no secret that entering the property market is challenging here in Australia, particularly for our younger generations. Property prices have outpaced wage growth, the cost of living pressures are mounting, and interest rates have risen, making lending conditions challenging.
Overpriced lunches draining your wallet? 7 tips for tasty work meals.
Overpriced lunches draining your wallet? 7 tips for tasty work meals.
For some (or most), the most exciting part of the workday is when lunchtime rolls around – it signals a well-deserved break and a chance to indulge in whatever delights you’ve packed for the day. The excitement levels can quickly plummet when you remember it’s another day of canned soup, tuna, or rice.
Ways to make your home more secure
Ways to make your home more secure
According to a recent survey by ABC, nearly 2% of households experienced a break-in during the 2022-23 financial year. In addition, new statistics show that youth offences (crimes committed by children 14-17) have risen by a concerning 30% year on year. And with these statistics weighing on our minds, it’s a timely reminder to prioritise the protection of your home, yourself, and your family. If you’re not sure where to begin, we’ve pulled together 10 tips to enhance your home security – each method is rela
A nuanced picture for property investment
A nuanced picture for property investment
The latest CoreLogic Home Value Index offers a nuanced picture for rental property owners in Australia, detailing a landscape marked by regional divergence and shifting growth dynamics as of July 2024.
The rental renaissance – what’s driving it, and how can you secure your next rental?
The rental renaissance – what’s driving it, and how can you secure your next rental?
Owning a home has long been known as the ‘Great Aussie Dream’ while renting was typically viewed as a temporary phase between moving out of your childhood home and stepping on the property ladder. However, times are changing, and so are attitudes. Equal parts fuelled by economic pressure and a shift in priorities in the wake of COVID, we’re seeing a huge rental renaissance, and with that comes pressure on supply
The rollercoaster ride of Australian property values
The rollercoaster ride of Australian property values
As the curtains rise on another month in the ever-dynamic theatre of Australian real estate, July parades a scene that might leave even the most seasoned property buffs raising an eyebrow or two.