Australians are now paying the highest average rate of income tax in more than two decades, raising concerns too much of the tax burden may be falling on Australian workers in their prime. That’s according to the latest annual report from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey, released today. I am…
When people walk through a property, they’re not just looking. They’re imagining how it would feel to live there and how the space would work for them. For buyers and tenants, that feeling usually comes from how comfortable and functional each room seems. This is where furniture can make a real impact. With La-Z-Boy sofas…
When you’re preparing to sell your home, you probably focus on the bigger updates first, like repainting walls or replacing floors. But don’t overlook the smaller details like window furnishings, which can influence a buyer’s first impression. Curtains and window blinds manage light, add comfort and create a sense that the home has been cared…
Every property leaves an impression long before buyers or tenants step inside. Carpet plays a big part in that impression because it’s one of the first details people notice. That’s why smart investors pay attention to carpet care. And with the range of carpets now designed for durability and easy maintenance, staying on top of…
Handling heavy structural components takes far more than brute strength or powerful machinery: it demands planning, precision, and teamwork. From the very first lift to final placement on site, every movement must be deliberate. One mistake in handling precast concrete can lead to cracks, delays, or safety risks that ripple across the entire project. Each…
Australia has seen a dramatic transformation of retirement over the past 20 years, with more Australians delaying retirement than ever before, reshaping expectations for later life. This shift matters because it marks a fundamental change in how people transition out of the workforce, with important implications for financial security in later life. The decision to…
Buying a first home is one of the biggest financial decisions a person can make. There are so many questions to consider it can be hard to know where to begin. Where should I be looking to buy? Should I buy a house, or an apartment? And should it be an established home, an apartment…
In Australia’s fast-evolving property sector, safeguarding digital assets is just as vital as protecting physical investments. For real estate agencies, property developers, and financial advisers, the shift to hybrid and remote work has introduced new risks. Sensitive data — from client portfolios to valuation reports — often travels across networks that aren’t always secure. Understanding…
What do Tiger Woods, Ben Stiller, Australian pensioners and dating app users have in common? Despite being from different walks of life, they have all fallen prey to various scams. In 2024, more than A$2.03 billion was lost to scams in Australia across 494,732 reported cases. Most of these scams were enabled by technology, with…
Inflation jumped 1.3% in the September quarter, above economists’ and the Reserve Bank’s own expectations. That is likely to rule out a cut in interest rates next week. The Australian Bureau of Statistics today released the consumer price index (CPI), showing headline inflation was almost double the 0.7% increase recorded in the June quarter. Over…
