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Traditional real estate markets are known for their slow processes, excessive fee structures, and outdated systems.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…
Cryptocurrency has evolved from being a niche digital asset to being a mainstream financial tool, easily applied to the real world. One of the industries that has been experiencing a real revolution because of crypto has been the real estate industry. Investors are now leveraging blockchain technology, crypto payments, smart contracts and DeFi to gain…
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…
As the election campaign rolls on, housing has been, unsurprisingly, a major campaign focus. We’ve seen a series of housing policy announcements from across the political spectrum, including duelling announcements from the major parties in recent days. Labor will expand access to their Help to Buy and Home Guarantee schemes by either raising or removing…
Major home improvement projects tend to attract homeowner attention mostly toward kitchen remodels, as well as bathroom renovations and landscaping updates. The impact of windows on the value of a property remains overlooked among buyers and sellers. That being said, custom-designed windows deliver improved energy performance and look better while remaining important factors that establish…
