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When it comes to offering opinions on the state of Australia’s housing market, many commentators like to compare cities with cities. It might be a case of “Brisbane rising quickly” while “Perth takes a breather” or “Melbourne’s housing market remains flat”. The comments are applied to each city in its entirety, rather than checking what’s…
As the end of the financial year approaches, there are a few changes on the horizon for Australians. These changes along with some data will impact people and how they are struggling, according to Finder. Key changes Stage 3 tax cuts The Australian government has announced changes to the proposed stage 3 cuts, planned to…
So much of our life these days is scheduled around work, kids, family commitments and general life admin. Many of the hard-working readers of this blog know exactly what I mean. You devote so much time to working to get ahead and being financially free that it leaves very little time to just ‘be’. And…
No one ever sets up a business with the intention to fail. Rather, entrepreneurial types are motivated by a multitude of factors such as personal drive and ambition or a desire to work for themselves or to create a particular product or service. Sometimes it’s as simple as wanting to be in charge of our…
Approaching any starting line can be daunting, and adulthood can be full of new beginnings. Finding a job, buying a car, marriage, buying a first house, kids, buying a forever house, college, finding a new job, retirement. Then, of course, life happens along the way. Taking it day by day can be tedious, whereas eying…
I’ve often said that property investment is a game of finance with some houses thrown in the middle. But currently, more and more investors and homeowners are having difficulty getting finance, so what should you do? What type of finance strategy should you have to make yourself more attractive to the banks and why can…
Governments are using private investors as scapegoats for a shocking underinvestment in social housing while raking in tens of billions of dollars in property taxes each year, according to the Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA). Right now, about 175,000 households are on waiting lists for public or community housing across Australia, up by 20,000…
Victoria is set to undergo a housing revolution with an ambitious plan to add 2.5 million new homes by the middle of the century. Premier Jacinta Allan unveiled proposed housing targets for all local government areas across the state to meet by 2051. This comprehensive plan aims to accommodate the state’s rapidly growing population and…
It’s clear, from numerous studies over the years, that those who make a habit of procrastinating, do not do well in life. Procrastination is action’s evil twin. It is the opposite of action. Delayed action prevents us from moving forward in life in realizing our dreams and accomplishing our goals. It prevents, even the most…
Insurance is one thing that many Aussies overlook. But whether you’re a homeowner or investor, it’s important to make sure you’re covered against anything happening to your property. And for strata-titled properties, building insurance is included in your quarterly owner’s corporation or body corporate fees so owners just need to ensure they have adequate cover…
