Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, upsize your current residence or buy an investment property, 2022 is set to be an exciting if not volatile year for property Read More
5 steps to be rate-rise ready5 steps to be rate-rise ready
Amid the biggest global pandemic in a century, house prices in Australia have risen by 22.4 per cent (the highest increase in 32 years). Coupled with inflationary hikes dominating the Read More
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The purpose of displaying indoor plants is to not only add vibrancy and life to your interior but equally to improve air quality and enhance psychological wellbeing — for the Read More
How to find qualified tradespeople for your home maintenanceHow to find qualified tradespeople for your home maintenance
A home or investment property is an owner’s pride and joy, so it pays to maintain its quality in a manner befitting both style and return on investment. But when Read More
Five tips to reduce noise in your homeFive tips to reduce noise in your home
Living close to your neighbours has its benefits, but there’s also the issue of noise in small residences and apartment living. It’s often the case that modern homes are built Read More
Why you’re never too young for homeownershipWhy you’re never too young for homeownership
A friend and his wife, who married young by today’s standards, bought a property as soon as they left home — and haven’t paid a day’s rent in their lives. Read More
How to choose a dining tableHow to choose a dining table
Family dining, entertaining, homework, games hub, even work and Zoom calls: a dining table must tick a lot of boxes. That’s why it’s important to choose a table that’s right Read More
Creating domestic harmony on the home frontCreating domestic harmony on the home front
Whether you rent or own with your family or share household, creating domestic bliss is a matter of sharing the load to reap relationship rewards. Research suggests that women still Read More
The benefits of installing irrigationThe benefits of installing irrigation
A question that the greenest thumbs to seasoned gardeners commonly ask is: “Do I need an irrigation system?” Many assume that the answer will be ‘yes’. However, landscaping experts have Read More
Buying power and how to wield itBuying power and how to wield it
Affordability means different things to different people. For economists, it refers primarily to housing stress – when home buyers spend more than 30 per cent of their gross household income Read More