While you might be looking forward to the season of mulled wine and woolly jumpers, you’re probably less excited about months of huddling around your living room heater. We live in a sunburnt country, so why are our houses so cold in winter? Here’s why Australian houses are notorious for their chilly temperatures. 1. Our …
More of us are seeing a rise in energy bills – here’s how to reduce them. With these small changes to how you use household appliances, experts say you can bring your energy costs down this winter. Heating and cooling Chris Barnes, senior project officer at Choice, says heating and cooling have the highest associated …
Changes to NSW rental laws.. What is changing? On 24 October 2024 the NSW Parliament passed the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2024. The legislation is now the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 (the Act). Changes to end no grounds terminations and making it easier to keep pets are part of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Regulation 2025. The Act delivers …
The next time you are seduced by an impeccable room with a luxury couch, remember that beautiful isn’t always best – ugly furniture could be better for you. Sofas with soft curves, squishy seats and dynamic shapes are all the rage, and popular choices for tastemakers are the sumptuous Togo collection of sofas and chairs …
When selling your house, presenting it in the best possible light will improve your chances of securing a high sale price.You may need to step back and take a long, hard look at how your home might look to other people. This can be difficult. You may like that patterned wallpaper, have fond memories of …
Mould is not just unsightly and potentially damaging to your home, it can also pose serious health risks. Here’s how to eliminate it. Mould is a type of fungus that thrives in damp, moist conditions and, acccording to Asthma Australia, 50% of Australians have had mould or dampness in their home in the last 12 …
Pet owners are about to have the ‘upper paw,’ as new rental reforms are set to favour pet owners as early as the start of next year. Property managers are expecting a wave of new pet applications from current tenants and new renters, as landlords will have a harder time rejecting pet applications with the …
An astonishing 35 per cent of Australians never get around to returning items bought online that weren’t fit for purpose, according to a recent Finder survey. “We found about one in three people said they were too slack to return unwanted items,” says Finder head of public relations Taylor Blackburn. “So there can be a substantial …
Have you ever wondered what it takes to graduate from first-time investor to a real life property mogul? If you’re interested in achieving financial independence through property but your investing journey is still in its infancy, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by advice. We spoke to real-world property investors to gather some simple insights …
