Year: 2022

What does the energy rating on household appliances actually mean?

For many of us, the good old “energy rating” system has been around for a reasonable portion of our lives. But how much do you really know about the rainbow-shaped, star-spangled symbol that graces your appliances? What is the energy rating system? The energy rating system is an Australian government initiative that came into place.

Interstate buyers push Brisbane house prices to steepest rise in 18 years

Brisbane house prices have hit a record median high of $792,065, following one of the biggest quarterly price hikes in two decades. Figures from Domain’s latest House Price Report, released today, reveal house prices in the Sunshine State capital jumped 10.7 per cent over the three months to December – the steepest hike clocked across the city.

Houses v Apartment: Which is the better investment?

Here are the top things to keep in mind when choosing an apartment versus a house for an investment.  It’s the age-old question – is it better to invest in an apartment or in a house? If you are an investor thinking about buying a residential investment property, there will come to a point when.