Keeping safe and warm in winter
July 2, 2024
Temperatures have dropped around the country, and we are most definitely feeling the cool change of winter. With cooler weather comes an increase in the use of indoor electric and gas heaters, fireplaces and other warming appliances. While house fires can happen at any time of the year, there is a higher risk during the …more »
Home truths on savings
June 5, 2024
While a lender’s recent survey focussed on young homebuyers in WA, I don’t think the Millennials and Gen Z’s in that state will be all that different to the rest of Australia. Bankwest’s Home Truths survey found that younger respondents were increasingly willing to make sacrifices to their idea of a dream home to overcome …more »
Can 3D Printing Address Housing Crisis?
May 30, 2024
Congratulations to Australian 3D printing company, Luyten 3D, which constructed the first 3D-printed two-storey building in the southern hemisphere. The dwelling has two bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, and living area. It was printed in just 32 hours and used the Platypus X12 printer, the largest mobile AI-powered 3D printer globally. It was printed in a …more »
Tax time caution
May 29, 2024
With tax time fast approaching you’ll no doubt be starting to get things in order. It also creates a good opportunity for landlords to reflect on the previous year – how it began, what has changed, what has been challenging and what have been some positive outcomes. For some, the past year may have been …more »
The value of good trades
May 27, 2024
When it comes to utilising the skills and experience of tradespeople in relation to your investment property, there may sometimes be hurdles if you’re managing the organisation yourself. Availability and quality workmanship are two that spring to mind. While the two do not necessarily go hand in hand, finding the right tradesperson at the right …more »
First time landlords
May 25, 2024
If you could, what would you tell your ‘pre-landlord self’? If you were to have your time over, there may be a few things you would do differently to save yourself some stress and/or money. However, would it be fair to say that ensuring you have the right team in place, with the right information, …more »
PUTTING THE BRAKES ON
May 23, 2024
Findings from a recent survey by comparison site, Finder, suggest that Australians are postponing significant life events due to rising living costs. If you are not familiar with Finder, it’s a free comparison site that helps users find the best deals and information on all manner of things. It’s been around since 2006 and claims …more »
ALMOST EFY
May 22, 2024
With one month to go until the end of the financial year, you have probably read the stories about the ATO having their sights set on landlords. There really is nothing to be alarmed about when you have finance and property management experts on your team. The ATO is simply responding to some research suggesting …more »