Tag: investment property

7 ways to make your rental more energy-efficient

You want to play your part in reducing emissions and improving energy efficiency, but there isn’t much you can do on the home front because you live in a rental, right? Not so fast. While renters aren’t in a position to build a brand-new passive house or retrofit the place with all-electric appliances, there are.

3 In 4 Investors Set Their Eyes On Perth, Brisbane As Top Spots

Around three in four investors are seeing themselves invest in Perth or Brisbane over the next 12 months, according to a national survey by Momentum Wealth.   The survey ranked Perth as the most viable city for property investment, with 40% of investors pointing to the city as the best place to invest. Brisbane also ranked higher, with around 32% of.

Why Coomera units could become hot property

Coomera units could become hot property with the suburb’s unit real estate market tipped to skyrocket, according to a new report. The Well Home Loans Green Shoots Report reveals the top 20 Queensland suburbs that are showing the clearest signs of predicted strong price growth. The Coomera unit market is the only Gold Coast suburb.

New homeowner checklist: Everything you need to get organised before moving into a new home

Congratulations! You’ve just done all the hard work and bought your new home, and now it’s time for the fun part: getting organised to move in. But to make sure it stays a joy, instead of descending into a chaotic nightmare, take the time to get organised. First things Last-minute jobs: Do you need to.

Two speed housing market favours Brisbane

Brisbane’s housing market is being sheltered from a more severe national downturn in home values with a two-speed housing market favouring regions with enhanced affordability, larger home offerings and lifestyle trends. New data released on Monday shows Brisbane house prices grew 0.22 per cent in April, more than halving the rate of growth from March,.

7 DIY home improvement projects to tackle over a long weekend

A long weekend is looming and it’s tempting to put your feet up for an indulgent break. Why not take the time instead to give your house a little glow up or get cracking on that pesky repair you’ve been putting off? If you’re at a loss about where to start, these projects should give.

Budget fail: Qld property industry says no ‘silver bullet’ to tackle housing affordability

The federal budget has failed to provide the “silver bullet” needed to address housing affordability and counter rising construction costs, Queensland property industry figures say. A new Regional Home Guarantee has been announced as a buffer against skyrocketing property values in the state’s regions, allowing up to 10,000 homebuyers a year to put down a.

5 small changes you can make at home to take climate action

We know it’s important to live more sustainably, and that tackling climate change is a challenge for us all. While the problem can seem overwhelming, small changes to our daily routines can make a big difference. 1. Compost  Kate Flood, also known as Compostable Kate, says what we do with our food waste really matters. “If.

The best ways to get rid of mould in your home

Floods, heavy rains and humidity are creating the perfect storm for mould and mildew to grow in our homes. For some, it’s a minor inconvenience that requires a bit of time and effort to fix. For others, it can escalate to levels that call for expert intervention. Before you reach for the bleach, it’s best.

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.