Interest rates to rise three times by Xmas
One of Australia’s biggest banks expects the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates three times in quick succession, taking the cash rate to pre-pandemic levels by Christmas, as the economy picks up. The National Bank of Australia also warned it saw a further six interest rate hikes coming off RBA in the two years after.
The everyday plants that are toxic to pets
We know that plants are great for our mental health, but they might be doing more harm than good to our furry friends. Plants are one of our favourite home and garden accessories – they’re great for our mental health and we love to pretty up our indoor and outdoor spaces with luscious greenery and blooms..
Northern Gold Coast is the fastest growing region in Queensland
The population boom in the northern Gold Coast suburbs continues, but the state MP for the area says he is struggling to find funding to keep up with growth. MP Michael Crandon said the needs of the growing number of residents in his electorate far outstripped the allocated budget he had to act on their.
Net migration to the regions has more than doubled
Elevated levels of regional migration have continued throughout the pandemic, according to a new report. Net migration to the regions has more than doubled compared to the two years prior, while the influx of people from the capital cities to the regions has jumped 15 per cent. The findings from the Regional Movers Index published.
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.
Virtual buying: ‘Time of the essence’ for hot QLD property
Virtual bidding wars for Queensland real estate may be here to stay, with pandemic-induced border closures “supercharging” technology across the property sector during the pandemic. And sealing the deal using virtual inspections, digital signatures and facial recognition technology are just some of the ways that buying bricks and mortar may have changed forever. ‘Essentially free’.