Property
Households make room as renters share living costs pain
16 April
With rents rising nearly 40 per cent in the past five years cities are becoming hubs for larger households as international students lead the charge of living together. Housing has become a battleground for the major political parties jockeying to...[Read More]
Keeping coal clunkers alive risks power price surge
16 April
Delaying coal generator retirements under the federal coalition’s plan for adding nuclear plants to the grid risks power supply shortfalls and price spikes. Australia’s fleet of old and unreliable coal power stations, prone to outages and extra...[Read More]
Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time
9 April
Electric cars are finally ready to operate as batteries on wheels in Australia after a successful trial by a team of electricity, technology, research and vehicle firms. While the technology will only be available for one electric ute initially, the...[Read More]
Foreign student cap to ease housing crisis, Dutton says
9 April
A plan to cut international student numbers will get more Australians into homes, the coalition says, while critics argue the policy will do little to reduce housing pressures. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton unveiled the campaign pledge in Melbourne...[Read More]
Residents pay price for cheap, climate-exposed homes
9 April
Building homes on greenfield sites on city fringes may be inexpensive initially, but a warming climate brings higher lifetime costs for homebuyers. “The big point to make is it’s really cheap to build houses in places that really are climate...[Read More]
Understanding conveyancing and property law
3 April
Conveyancing and property law are fundamental aspects of real estate transactions, encompassing the legal framework and procedural steps required to transfer property ownership. These areas of law play a critical role in ensuring that property...[Read More]
Dutton pledges power bill ‘action’ but questions remain
3 April
Plans to set aside gas for the domestic market will bring power prices down, Peter Dutton claims, but Australians remain in the dark about how much better off they would be under the proposal. The opposition leader visited western Sydney on the...[Read More]
Brick by brick, parties build election housing pitches
2 April
Get out there and build. That’s the message Australia’s housing minister has delivered to property investors while claiming market stability and certainty could be at risk should the coalition secure a win at the impending election. “We’ve...[Read More]
Call for household battery help to plug energy concerns
2 April
Both major political parties are being urged to cut the price of household solar batteries this election to slash electricity bills and reduce pressure on the national grid. Energy groups and academics call for bipartisan support for a national...[Read More]
Billions locked and loaded for clean green metals
27 March
Low-emissions metals and other industries the federal government views as vital to Australia’s net zero future have locked in funding in the federal budget. A total of $3 billion has been earmarked to support green aluminium and iron endeavours in...[Read More]
Rental reforms to help keep young staff in pricey homes
27 March
Protecting renters from no-grounds evictions has been labelled a win for the economy by delivering better prospects for young workers in one of the world’s most expensive cities. Millions of renters will soon be spared the frustration of a...[Read More]
10 ways to reduce your household energy use
20 March
As a homeowner, you’re likely aware of the increasing costs associated with household energy consumption. This is why cutting down on energy use can mean big savings. In addition to the financial benefits, reducing electricity use can help to...[Read More]
Doubling housing supply incentive could help renters
20 March
Renters could save $90 a week if Australia meets its housing targets but more incentives are needed to address shortfalls. The federal government has vowed to build 1.2 million well-located homes by 2029, but is expected to fall short by 462,000...[Read More]
Home owners reap windfall as buyers warned on new units
19 March
Holding onto a house for ten years is a good way to make a buck, but an apartment off the plan could leave sellers out of pocket. Home owners cashing in made a record median profit of $306,000 in the final three months of 2024, CoreLogic data...[Read More]
Financial security: four essential steps to protect your future
13 March
Financial stability doesn’t usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster means...[Read More]