Treasurer Jim Chalmers is leading a push to get private investors to help build more social and affordable housing. But we shouldn’t kid ourselves about where the money will come from. The defining feature of social and affordable housing is a big rental subsidy for the tenant, which no private investor will ever volunteer to…
Professionally enhanced images can do wonders for increasing the engagement of real estate listings, bringing in more clicks on Zillow, and boosting the possibility of a profitable sale. The best real estate photo editing services can, for instance, assist you with color and exposure correction, perspective and vertical line alignment, sky swapping, defects and imperfection…
In the construction world, steel has emerged as a formidable contender, offering many advantages over traditional building materials. From commercial warehouses to residential homes, steel’s versatility and durability make it an ideal choice among architects, builders, and property owners alike. This article dives into the diverse benefits of steel buildings, shedding light on why they…
Further restrictions on short-term rental properties listed on platforms such as Airbnb and Stayz are on the table in Australia. Public pressure to ease the housing crisis is mounting. This makes quick-fix solutions to make housing more affordable and increasingly attractive to governments. But any policy should be evidence-based. So what can we learn from…
Writer C.R Read cautioned in 1853 “that Englishmen going to the Australian digging should search their souls and ask themselves ‘if they can stand a little colonial slang’”. This slang – our Australian slang – has been a lightning rod for pride, prejudice and confusion. “Dustbin language” writes one (not a huge fan), “people’s poetry”…
Renovating a property before renting it out is a smart move that many landlords prefer. This investment can be fruitful because property with fresh paint and new flooring attracts quality tenants. But renovation creates a lot of waste. So, how do you manage that massive pile of waste after demolition or renovation? Save Time and…
More of us have been in paid work this past year than ever before. A big part of that is because more of us have been able to work from home than ever before. The proportion of Australians in paid work climbed above 64% in May last year and has stayed there since. At the…
We’re all time-poor, so multi-tasking is seen as a necessity of modern living. We answer work emails while watching TV, make shopping lists in meetings and listen to podcasts when doing the dishes. We attempt to split our attention countless times a day when juggling both mundane and important tasks. But doing two things at…
Real estate is one of the most prominent forms of investing that there is and for good reason. Unlike many other forms of investing, real estate nearly always appreciates rather than depreciates. There are many ways to get into real estate investing, including attending investment property seminars. If you aren’t sure whether they are worth…
Mulch containing asbestos has now been found at 41 locations in New South Wales, including Sydney parks, schools, hospitals, a supermarket and at least one regional site. Tests are underway at other sites. As a precautionary measure, some parks have been cordoned off and some schools have closed temporarily. Fair Day – a large public…
