Building or renovating is a great way to achieve the house you desire. You have the freedom to add quality craftsmanship and the design features that you and your family will value. Creative projects like these are both exciting AND stressful. Many new home owners and upgraders are weighing up the benefits of purchasing a […]
The rise of sub-division. Profit-making or running a business? With high price tags on many Australian properties, more and more people are cashing in on real estate assets and turning to subdivision. Faced with perhaps an ageing home on a decent parcel of land or a growing family to accommodate, the decision is whether to […]
Don’t let FREE app-based games blow your budget Interactive games have weaselled their way into our culture – a culture of ‘digital almost anything’. A 2018 Digital Australia Report states that 97% of homes with children have computer games, 80% of game households have more than one game device and 65% have three or more. […]
“It’s not your salary that makes you rich, it’s your spending habits” Charles A Jaffe There is no doubt that we live in a country with a high cost of living. Many Australian cities are becoming more expensive to live in compared to the rest of the world. Regardless of where you live and how […]
Did you say plogging? Plogging is an exercise movement, originating in Sweden, that is spreading around the globe. The word ‘plogging’ or ’plocka upp’ is a mix of Swedish words for ’to jog’ and ’to pick up’. Started by Erik Ahlstrom after he noticed a lot of litter during his daily bicycle commute, plogging is […]
How does the theory of supply and demand apply to auctions? Almost everyone has an opinion on auctions. Love them or loathe them, auctions have been around for years and they are here to stay. As of June this year, 61.5% of homes are sold at auctions. And with housing affordability reported to be the […]
Whether this is your first home purchase or eleventh property investment, there are always 9 essential steps to take before applying for your loan. We all need to be smart when carrying out research for our next loan. Understanding how to position your loan application to ensure you obtain the outcome you are looking for […]
It would be easy to listen to the media, your friends and family and worry about the future of finance and property. So… is the tightening of credit and tough lending criteria a good thing or a bad thing? It depends on which side of the fence you sit on doesn’t it? Let’s have a […]
When investing in property you have most likely heard the saying ‘it’s not the TIMING OF THE MARKET – it’s the TIME IN THE MARKET’ that is important. For long term ‘set and forget’ investors, this is an appropriate comment. However, one of the most important keys to success with property investment is also KNOWING […]
For generations we have prepared our own food at home resulting in a more positive impact on our bodies. We were more likely to eat smaller portions, take in fewer kilojoules, less fat, salt and sugar tending to make us healthier in weight and better general health. So why are we not cooking as much […]