Rising electricity bills and other cost-of-living pressures have encouraged a record number of Australian households to invest in solar technology, a report has revealed. Figures from data firm SunWiz found investments in solar power broke records during the last three months of 2023, with rooftop solar capacity rising by 14 per cent during the year […]
As a homeowner, you’re likely aware of the increasing costs associated with household energy consumption. This is why cutting down on energy use can mean big savings. In addition to the financial benefits, reducing electricity use can help to decrease your environmental impact by making your home greener and more sustainable. Here are 10 […]
Heat is coming out of the Australian property market as more homes are listed for sale and affordability challenges bite. Nationally, home values edged up 0.4 per cent in December and rose 8.1 per cent over the 2023 year, according to property data group CoreLogic. The monthly growth was the smallest gain since prices started […]
New Year’s resolutions are a time-honoured tradition where people aim to make positive changes in their lives as the calendar flips to January 1st. While setting goals is easy, the real challenge lies in sticking to them throughout the year. Here’s a guide to not only choosing your resolutions wisely but also ensuring that you […]
The new year is a perfect time to reflect on your achievements from the ending year and to plan for the new year. While you can also make resolutions for other aspects of life, financial success should be at the top of your list. Check if you achieved your last year’s financial resolutions and take […]
Your decision to purchase a new house is a significant life event, and the thought of becoming a homeowner might be a little intimidating. However, homeownership brings with it several advantages, including the freedom to design your home as you wish, the capacity to keep a pet without needing the approval of a landlord, and […]
A mortgage refinance entails taking out a new loan to replace the old one. Refinancing a mortgage is often done by homeowners in order to obtain more advantageous or favourable interest rates or other loan features that can result in cost savings. So, when you refinance your current mortgage, it’s presumably done for you to […]
Christmas always brings with it a certain warmth and cheer, and yet these days, a lot of people are feeling the pinch financially. As Christmas approaches, people consider all the items they need to buy for friends and family. Because of the current economic climate, many people now have less money to spend on the […]
Thousands of Australians seeking to buy a home will soon get assistance with laws due to go to federal parliament. The “help to buy” laws to be introduced this week will support 40,000 eligible home buyers with an equity contribution of up to 40 per cent for new homes and 30 per cent for existing […]
No matter how sincere and pure people’s intentions are when they utter their marriage vows and say ‘I do’, there comes a time in some marriages when the relationship irretrievably breaks down. In such cases, separation is usually inevitable and the couple could end up divorcing. Traditionally, family law courts were strict with the requirements […]
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