When considering property value in Australia, location, size, and infrastructure of the property will often be front and centre. While everyone appreciates having water and sanitation, plumbing systems are usually the forgotten component for determining the value of a home, despite being of key economic importance. The functionality of bi-products (such as heating/cooling systems, greywater…
Soon, more than 15 million Australians should be lodging a tax return with the Australian Taxation Office in the hope of receiving at least a small refund. About 60% of taxpayers use an accountant to prepare their tax return while the other 40% lodge their returns via their MyGov account. This links them to the…
The baby boom was a period that saw a surge in birth rates alongside a dramatic decline in death rates due to advances in medicine and public health. This combination led to rapid population growth in many high-income countries, which influenced their societies for generations. However, many other aspects of the baby boom are less…
Flipping a property means working on a tight schedule. You must know when to hire removalist services to avoid delays and extra costs. In this article, we discuss the key moving stages in a flip: clearing out before renovation, bringing in new fixtures after work, and shifting staging items for open home events. You will…
Australia’s economy slowed sharply in the March quarter, growing by just 0.2% as government spending slowed and extreme weather events dampened demand. That followed an increase of 0.6% in the previous quarter. The national accounts report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) showed annual growth steady at 1.3%, below market forecasts for an improvement…
According to the 2024 Census by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), over 5.5 million people (21.5% of the population) speak a language other than English at home, and the top countries of birth (excluding Australia) are England, India, China, New Zealand, and the Philippines. The High Stakes of Miscommunication Real estate transactions are complex….
The federal election campaign was dominated by the housing crisis. But the real power to solve it rests with the states. In Victoria, reforms are underway that promise a bigger boost to the housing aspirations of younger generations than anything that occurs in the federal parliament. Yet these reforms are now under threat of being…
Thinking about how to refinance home loan options? It’s a big step, and you probably have a lot of questions. Maybe you’ve heard friends talk about a mortgage refinance, or perhaps you’ve seen ads promising lower mortgage rates. You want to know if a refinance home loan could be the right move for you. You’ve…
When it comes to property renovations, most investors and homeowners immediately think of kitchens and bathrooms as the key areas for return on investment. However, there’s a compelling case for focusing attention on bedrooms, particularly the master bedroom, as a strategic renovation opportunity that can deliver exceptional value for money. Potential buyers and renters make…
It’s easy to scorn the gentrifying hipster stereotype, but many inner-city neighbourhoods benefit from the distinctive mix of businesses and activities they pursue – so why should the suburbs miss out? One of the stark differences between neighbourhoods in the inner city and outer suburbs in Australia is the quality and type of retail offerings….
