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We’ve all done it – skimped on sleep and felt the after effects. But the Huffington Post reports one study published a few years ago showing that just one week of sleeping fewer than six hours a night resulted in changes to more than 700 genes. The following infographic shows the horrifying effect of sleep deprivation….
This week saw the contestants create some truly stunning bathrooms, with one team event adding an outdoor bathroom! But despite all dramas and challenges, there was a lot to love. So who really stood out? Room reveal: Ronnie and Georgia – House 1 The couple created what can only be described as a luxe factor….
In our COVID-based world, selecting a great property location is more important than ever if you want your property to outperform the market. In fact, this will be more important than ever considering the way we’re likely to be working in the future. With the global pandemic expected to linger for months, if not forever,…
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Melbourne home values have continued to push higher despite the ongoing lockdown and restrictions preventing physical home inspections or onsite auctions. House values rose by 1.4% in August to be 15.6% higher over the year while the unit sector has seen a milder rate of growth, with values up half a percent over the…
The Australian economy has demonstrated extraordinary resilience over the past 18 months. In the lead-up to the Delta lockdowns, Australia was the only developed country to have gone into this year’s Delta lockdowns with both GDP and employment higher than before the pandemic hit early last year. However, since June, sustained, repeated lockdowns in Sydney…
Want to know the number one secret that the wealthy use to become rich? I’ll share that in a minute, but first let me ask you…given a choice, which of the following would you prefer? One cent that doubles every day for 30 days, or $1,000,000 In my opinion, most people would likely choose $1,000,000….
Do you remember the first book you read as a child? Chances are it had more of an impact on you than you even know. There’s a lot of inspiration and wisdom in children’s book – for everyone of all ages. Here’s a look at some of the most inspiring quotes: Do you remember any…
Are you just starting out in property investment? What fee will you choose to pay? You’re probably hoping for none. In today’s show, we’re going to talk about learning fees that you could end up paying as a property investor. While some are obvious and paid-up front, it can quite often be the less obvious…
Borrowing to invest in property is a popular and highly effective wealth accumulation strategy if it’s implemented correctly. However, loan structuring can often be an afterthought. The reality is that loan structuring and maximising your borrowing capacity are almost just as important as buying the right property. This blog sets out how to structure your loans…
Consumer confidence overall has been very resilient to the lockdowns seen in NSW, VIC and the ACT. Despite an extended lockdown period for much of the country, consumer confidence had begun to increase according to ANZ-Roy Morgan, amidst revealed plans in NSW to reopen. With consumer sentiment lifting and business confidence in yesterday’s NAB Business…
