Nuclear and renewables at odds over power bill shock
Rolling out nuclear power plants in Australia could add $1000 a year to household electricity bills, according to energy experts, and regulators should focus on lower cost, renewable power.The warning …
A path to independence: Guiding adult children to contribute at home
Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood.The question of …
Ban on landlords evicting tenants for no good reason
Victorian landlords will be banned from evicting tenants without a valid reason and the penalty for breaking a lease slashed under renter-friendly changes.After a raft of recent moves to win over pros …
Navigating the Property Market with Confidence: Insights from Fiona Landreth
Buying a property can be one of the most significant decisions in life and having a trusted advisor by your side can make all the difference. We spoke with Fiona Landreth, Director and founder of Land …
During the chilly winter months, most people hibernate and spend their time indoors. But with springtime comes sunshine that brings a new boost of energy for everyone.Because of the ideal weather, spr …
Overheated market could burn first-time home buyers
Pushing people to enter the “overheated” housing market is a bad idea, an expert says, with new data finding first-time buyers want to purchase property as soon as possible.A report has affirmed Austr …
Don’t put money on rates relief soon, borrowers warned
There are still no plans to cut interest rates soon as the Reserve Bank held the cash figure steady for what will be a calendar year.The RBA wants more signs inflation is under control before it will …
Power struggle: why solar batteries are tipped to soar
Sydney consultant Greg Spencer had been weighing up whether to install a next-generation solar battery when his energy provider warned him about a 12-hour power outage.The warning felt like a sign and …
Interest rates in Australia have a significant impact on the economy, with effects felt by a range of individuals, including retirees and first-home buyers.The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sets the …
Solar energy offers a sustainable and cost-effective solution to powering your home, 12-volt setup, or caravan.The benefits of harnessing the sun’s energy are substantial, ranging from reduced electri …
A lot of property owners take a very casual approach to the upkeep and repair of their houses or buildings. They usually wait for something to break, clog, overflow, leak, jam or fail catastrophically …
Signs of slow build back with home approvals sluggish
A sharp fall in approvals for apartments and townhouses has dragged total building approval numbers lower, interrupting four months of gains.Higher interest rates and pricey materials, labour and othe …
