Author: Adam Nobel

Australians are making some considered choices when it comes to prioritising their spending, a new report shows. Research published by NAB this week shows that despite a rising cost of living, Australians are determined to prioritise spending on their children…

Property sales were down over the past year, but green shoots appearing in the second half of the financial year show positive signs of recovery, property settlement platform PEXA announced this week. PEXA’s FY23 Property Insights Report has revealed that…

This Sunday is National Tree Day, and as it looks like it will be another glorious winter day, why not go outside and enjoy the trees, parks and green spaces in the neighbourhood. While you’re there, maybe you could join…

Sales of new homes tumbled in June, according to a monthly survey of Australia’s largest home builders. The latest HIA New Home Sales report shows that sales of new homes across Australia fell 4.8% in June. Over the financial year,…

A house shaped like a whale has been listed for sale at US$3.25 million. Inspired by the work of Spanish architect Antonio Gaudi, the Santa Barbara home is as eccentric inside as out, with the ‘belly’ of the whale containing…

When researching home loans, a feature you will need to consider is the term of the loan, as it can have a huge impact on repayments and the cost of the loan over time. For instance, a 30-year loan will…

Building work on homes around the country continues to fluctuate, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The latest figures show that the total number of homes commenced in Australia rose 14% to 46,546 in…

Wind and solar remain the lowest-cost new-build electricity generation sources despite inflationary pressures, new figures show. Renewables, led by wind and solar, have retained their position as Australia’s cheapest new-build electricity generation despite a 20% average rise in technology costs,…

Aussie families are starting to prioritise convenience and smaller, low-maintenance homes, new research suggests. New research commissioned by ING suggests that the majority (86%) of Aussie homebuyers are looking for a home in a ‘20-minute neighbourhood’ – where all their…

Two in three Australian adults have recently made a purchase to get a better night’s rest, consumer group Choice has found. New nationally representative research conducted by Choice revealed that 91% of Australians had trouble sleeping at least once in…