Considering demographics in strategic investment planning
August 30, 2024
Knowledge is power and understanding how key elements of current and future markets may play out is invaluable to the savvy investor. Often it can be hard to depict what information is both accurate and influential to the individual. Through understanding how demographics provide value insight into future markets, investors can be guided into making …more »
A constant through change
July 2, 2024
Over the past few years there have been significant changes in rental legislation throughout the country. Some may feel that changes are long overdue and to others changes may seem unnecessary; and it’s fair to say that each change has caused divide within the industry to some extent. Understanding how these directly affect you as …more »
Try a little pet-friendliness
July 2, 2024
As we round out the 2023-24 financial year, you might move your focus to plans for next financial year and how to make the most out of your property when it comes to tax time. A taxable expense is still an expense, so to make the most of any property enhancements, consider the extent to …more »
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 »