Finance
Home ownership is slipping out of reach. It’s time to rethink our fear of ‘forever renting’
Written by Dorina Pojani, The University of Queensland A wide range of voices in the Australian media have been sounding the alarm about the phenomenon of “forever-renting”. This describes a…
Retiring with debt? Experts explain downsizing, using super for your mortgage, and pension eligibility
Written by: Kathleen Walsh, University of Technology Sydney and Jemma Briscoe, University…
Smart spending rules to avoid blowing your home reno budget
Flipping through renovation shows like The Block or Channel 7’s ‘Dream Home’,…
Build to Rent will produce more homes for tenants, but not for those most in need
Written by: Hal Pawson, UNSW Sydney Part two of the government’s stalled…
Your guide to the Black Friday bargains for Tradies and Renovators
Black Friday has finally arrived, and Australia's top hardware stores are hammering…
Why your kitchen reno is costing Australia new home builds
Australia's ‘renovation resurgence’ might be draining much-needed cash from these nations' housing…
The Senate has passed the Help to Buy housing scheme. It will help, but not much
Written by Hal Pawson, UNSW Sydney Having finally stared down Greens resistance…
Spike in half-built homes for sale as firms and vendors default on costs
As soaring construction costs and builder bankruptcies spread across Australia, a flood…
The must-do repairs and reno’s before selling your home this spring
Looking to boost your home's value without breaking the bank? These quick,…
Tax lurks make The Block’s pricey properties a bargain for buyers
The Block’s pricey properties might not be as far fetched as we…
