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….
If you’ve been paying even the slightest attention to real estate headlines lately, you’ve probably felt the anxiety creeping in. Interest rates are high. Inventory is piling up in some areas. Buyers are becoming more cautious. And whispers of a market correction—or worse, a full-on crash—are getting louder. For homeowners who are looking to sell,…
The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official interest rate for the second time this year, as it lowered forecasts for Australian economic growth and pointed to increasing uncertainty in the world economy. The bank lowered the cash rate target by 0.25%, from 4.1% to 3.85%, saying inflation is expected to remain in the target…
In the evolving landscape of Australia’s digital economy, where convenience, speed, and trust are paramount, the property valuation industry has remained relatively static—until now. Enter hovr.me, a pioneering platform that’s transforming how property valuations are requested, delivered, and utilised. By integrating marketplace dynamics with advanced data analytics, hovr.me offers a seamless, efficient, and privacy-conscious solution…
The Albanese government’s re-election has renewed concern about planned changes to the taxation of investment returns in superannuation funds. Labor’s emphatic victory on Saturday night, including what appears to be an increased presence in the Senate, suggests the legislation is likely to become law soon. Retirement income in Australia Australia’s retirement income system comprises two…
Do you have an asphalt driveway or surface on your residential, commercial, industrial, or public property? Proper maintenance of asphalt is essential for safety, functionality, and aesthetics. Without regular care, asphalt surfaces can deteriorate quickly, leading to costly repairs. In this article, we will examine how weather conditions can impact asphalt surfaces in the Perth…
As international real estate dynamics keep evolving, 2025 is becoming a milestone year for the sale and purchase of residential homes. In America, a significant trend has become established: More and more homeowners are now selling their houses outright for cash, skipping the conventional route through real estate agents and mortgage-backed buyers. It’s not an…
Australia’s headline inflation rate held steady at a four-year low of 2.4% in the March quarter, according to official data, adding to the case for a cut in interest rates at the next Reserve Bank board meeting in May. A key measure of underlying inflation closely watched by the RBA fell to 2.9%, returning to…
Traditional real estate markets are known for their slow processes, excessive fee structures, and outdated systems. However, in 2025, this market is going through a digital transformation. Blockchain technology and digital assets like Litecoin are becoming inevitable parts of this tech evolution in real estate. Metrics like LTC prices are important for making informed decisions….
About 14% of Australians experienced personal fraud last year. Of these, 2.1 million experienced credit card fraud, 675,300 were caught in a scam, 255,000 had their identities stolen and 433,000 were impersonated online. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ latest Personal Fraud Survey, between July 2023 and June 2024, Australians lost A$2.1 billion through…
