Australia’s economy grew by a softer-than-expected 0.4% in the September quarter, slowing from 0.6% growth in the June quarter. It confirms the recovery is tracking forward but without strong momentum. Still, figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed annual gross domestic product (GDP) growth was at a two-year high of 2.1%. That’s just above…
When you are a landlord, one of the most important roles you have to manage is property maintenance. This includes everything from finding skilled tradespeople and maintaining your rental properties to meeting compliance standards and making sure your tenants are well cared for. As part of this, building strong relationships with reliable tradies is absolutely…
Immigration has become a hot-button issue in Australia, particularly amid specious claims it is responsible for the housing crisis and straining the economy. Recent anti-immigration rallies across the country have brought it further into the public spotlight. With the next federal election less than three years away and the Coalition set to release its migration…
Annual inflation rose to a 16-month high of 3.8% in October, adding to pressure on the government as it seeks to make savings across the public sector. When governments, whether Commonwealth, state or local, increase spending it adds to inflation. Opinions differ on whether Commonwealth spending makes a significant difference. Opposition finance spokesperson Jane Hume…
Cryptocurrency is no longer just a niche topic in the finance world. It is starting to become relevant with traditional investments, too. And this includes property. For Australian investors, keeping an eye on digital assets like Ethereum and Bitcoin can provide insights into broader economic trends and investor behaviour. The ETH AUD price isn’t just numbers….
Gains in digital assets are increasingly flowing into Australian real estate as shifting policies, market sentiment, and alternative capital channels reshape investment behaviour. The gains in digital assets are beginning to filter into Australian real estate as investors respond to changing policies, shifting market sentiment, and the search for new channels of capital. Prices of…
Taking on a property development project is always a significant investment. Partnering with the wrong developer can lead to frustration at best, and an overrun budget with subpar results at worst. The key to finding the right property developer is looking for trust signals that demonstrate their competence and integrity. Here, we’ll discuss the critical…
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…
