... as we celebrate Anzac Day and enjoy another Long Weekend. In the news, property remains the cornerstone of household wealth; and we ask, who is responsible for fence repairs
People probably get sick of hearing me say that prospective buyers must research the market. Well this time I will let independent property analysts Residex explain just how important it is to understand current market values...
Sales of new homes have increased by one-third over the past year, a monthly survey of Australia’s home builders has revealed.
The HIA New Home Sales report shows that sales increased by 17 per cent in the month of March, despite the rise in the cash rate and fuel prices.
With another decision on interest rates due early in May, and constantly-evolving economic conditions, many borrowers are feeling the need to be able to make confident, well-informed financial decisions.
The Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) this week released its February 2026 Market Sentiment Survey showing a shift in sentiment, with borrowers taking a cautious view of their financial outlook.
Boomers have long been seen as holding the wealth and property cards, but a new report suggests that Gen X households have moved up to take on the mantle.
In its latest analysis of household wealth across birth cohorts, KPMG found that Gen X households hold the most wealth in property and shares of any generation, although Baby Boomers continue to have the highest net worth.
Fencing issues between neighbours can quickly develop into full-scale disputes. So, if your fence needs replacing or repair and you don't want to ruffle any feathers, here’s a guide to planning the project.
Looking for a quick project to do this weekend, for a big impact on your home? Try wallpapering a feature wall.
Available at most hardware and specialty stores, removable wallpaper is easy to apply (and remove), environmentally-friendly and resistant to mould. Whether you start small in the bathroom or go big in the family room, the effect will be dramatic. When you’re ready to move house or want a change, just pull the wallpaper off in sheets, roll it up and take it with you.
Australia leads the world in the adoption of solar power, so it is good to see that researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a material that will improve the longevity of the solar panels we’re installing.
The new, lightweight polymer coating known as 2DPA-1 has the potential to boost the longevity of perovskite solar cells by limiting the corrosive damage that gas particles can inflict on photovoltaic panels.