Keep Australia Week is coming up next week, from 7-13 August, and this year the focus is on the ‘6R’s of Waste’, with the hashtag #ReduceWhatsInYourBin. The campaign aims to have households, individuals and businesses alike thinking about all aspects…
Borrowers refinancing their home loans kept lending data high in June, according to data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The latest figures show that the value of total housing loan refinancing between lenders fell 3.1%…
What sound does your favourite Aussie animal make? To celebrate National Science Week (August 12 – 20), ABC Science is running a poll to find out which is Australia’s number-one most loved native animal sound and it is time to…
Holding a vast property portfolio seems to be working in his favour for King Charles, who is reported by The Times to have made 26.2 million pounds (AU$50.1m) this year from the property empire he inherited from his mother, Queen…
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…
