Super needed for retirement diverges due to home status

10 December

The amount of superannuation needed for different groups to retire, as projected by Super Consumers Australia: * Single homeowner needs $74,000 for a modest retirement spending $32,000 per year, with the rest (91 per cent) supplemented by the age...[Read More]

The gift of trust: How talking about us strengthens our business and community

4 December

Referrals mean more to us than words can easily express. When a happy client shares their experience and recommends us to a friend, colleague, or family member, it is one of the greatest compliments we can receive.  We never take that trust for...[Read More]

Helpful tips to save money this Christmas

4 December

Christmas always brings with it a certain warmth and cheer, and yet these days, a lot of people are feeling the pinch financially. As Christmas approaches, people consider all the items they need to buy for friends and family. Because of the current...[Read More]

Fibre to the rescue: Aussies urged to take net upgrades

3 December

Australians are being urged to check whether they qualify for a fibre optic broadband upgrade, not to access faster download speeds but to help them stay connected during natural disasters. NBN Co issued the warning on Monday after a series of...[Read More]

Strategies for adult children moving out of home

27 November

The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out.  In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]

Inflation surges as energy rebates run out of gas

26 November

Surging inflation has dashed hopes of one last rate cut and heightened expectations energy rebates will be extended. Expiring electricity subsidies helped drive up the annual consumer price index from 3.6 per cent to a 16-month high of 3.8 per cent...[Read More]

10 money-saving tips to help build up your savings for the future

20 November

Are you looking to build up your savings for the future, but don’t know how or where to start? Check out these money-saving tips you can apply today.   Whether you’re looking to save money for financial security, investment, a future purchase...[Read More]

10 tips to secure your home before going on a holiday

20 November

Preparing your home before a holiday keeps it secure and ensures peace of mind while you’re away.  Here are the top 10 tips for getting your house in order before leaving.   Secure Doors and Windows: Ensure all entry points, including doors,...[Read More]

Documents you will need to get a home loan

20 November

When you get to work on the requirements, a mortgage or home loan application may seem to need an infinite amount of paperwork. However, your home loan provider is also required to conduct due diligence before they can approve a mortgage...[Read More]

Push for standard zoning as housing crisis stacks high

12 November

Housing stock is going backwards and won’t improve unless planning approvals for higher density are easier in every capital city, a report warns. While the federal government celebrates the early success of a scheme getting more buyers into their...[Read More]

Fears ‘free’ electricity could come with hidden costs

5 November

Energy retailers say they’ve been blindsided by reforms promising free electricity to hundreds of thousands of Australians during peak solar power hours. The Solar Sharer program, announced by the federal government on Tuesday, would give...[Read More]

Smart Homes: 3 advantages of having one

5 November

While smart home technology has been around since the 1990s, people are just beginning to appreciate having it. The devices in a smart home are interconnected and accessible from a single hub, such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop or gaming console....[Read More]

How a property agent can guide you to your dream home

30 October

Seeking professional advice when looking to buy a property is an important step, especially if you’re new to the market or dealing with complex situations. Here are some key instances when you should consider consulting a property agent and what...[Read More]

Construction code delays risk pulling the plug on EVs

29 October

Electric vehicle adoption is at risk of stalling in Australia after delays to construction rules that would have made it easier to charge them at home. The Electric Vehicle Council issued the warning after federal, state and territory ministers met...[Read More]

Power prices to rise, secret department documents warn

29 October

Household power prices are expected to rise this financial year and Australia’s emissions reductions will need to become much more ambitious, secret advice to the nation’s energy minister shows. The federal government has handed over briefing...[Read More]