It’s four years since the COVID lockdowns started. The pandemic ended when it morphed into the less deadly Omicron variant in late 2021, but just as a sound can reverberate around a room the effects of the pandemic continue to reverberate in economies. Putting aside the long-term health impacts this note looks at 7 key…
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Canberra is the capital of Australia and has important government buildings, a national museum, and other important buildings. The capital has a population of 472,000 (about half the population of Montana), and it is among the most populated cities in the country. Therefore, if you are looking for an apartment in Canberra, you must check…
Becoming a licensed real estate agent in Australia can be a rewarding career path for individuals passionate about property. Do you consider the real estate market fascinating? If you want to be in a profession that you love, then you are going for the right choice. Doing something that you like to do will always…
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is leading a push to get private investors to help build more social and affordable housing. But we shouldn’t kid ourselves about where the money will come from. The defining feature of social and affordable housing is a big rental subsidy for the tenant, which no private investor will ever volunteer to…
Professionally enhanced images can do wonders for increasing the engagement of real estate listings, bringing in more clicks on Zillow, and boosting the possibility of a profitable sale. The best real estate photo editing services can, for instance, assist you with color and exposure correction, perspective and vertical line alignment, sky swapping, defects and imperfection…
In the construction world, steel has emerged as a formidable contender, offering many advantages over traditional building materials. From commercial warehouses to residential homes, steel’s versatility and durability make it an ideal choice among architects, builders, and property owners alike. This article dives into the diverse benefits of steel buildings, shedding light on why they…
The words “chocolate” and “disappointment” don’t often go together. But you may have experienced some disappointment if you’ve ever unwrapped the bright foil of an Easter egg to discover white, chalky chocolate inside. What is this white substance? Is it mould? Bacteria? Is it bad for you? Can you still eat it?! The answer is…
Easter is the time for chocolate. The shops are full of fantastically packaged and shiny chocolates in all shapes and sizes, making trips to the supermarket with children more challenging than ever. Meanwhile kids are receiving chocolate eggs at every turn from friends, relatives and the Easter Bunny (or bilby). But this can also make…
Further restrictions on short-term rental properties listed on platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz are on the table in Australia. Public pressure to ease the housing crisis is mounting. This makes quick-fix solutions to make housing more affordable and increasingly attractive to governments. But any policy should be evidence-based. So what can we learn from…
The combined wealth of the 10 richest individuals in the world amounts to $1.44 trillion. Using data from the Forbes Real-Time Billionaires List, we provide a snapshot of the richest people in the world as of February 2024. Bernard Arnault ahead of Elon Musk Bernard Arnault overtook Elon Musk as the richest person in 2024 due…