At the height of the COVID-19 uncertainty, households put aside an extra $100 billion in savings to weather the economic storm, and the RBA estimates a further …
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Is now the time to renovate?
Construction activity is booming as international travel bans cause many households to redirect their savings towards home improvements. Add in record low …
Inspo, ideas and equipment swaps to get your fitness fix at home
It goes without saying that the coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on our lives, stress levels, bodies and minds. Keeping active at home, however, can …
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How to renovate before selling to maximise your profit
TV shows make renovating look easy. A quick tidy, splash some paint around and install a flatpack kitchen – done. But, shockingly, there’s much more to …
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What’s your home really worth?
Type your address into any number of free ‘what’s your home worth’ websites and an approximation of your home's market value pops onto the screen in the blink …
Why you need a pre-purchase building inspection
You’ve just walked out of the perfect home. It has a fab shade of paint, the scent of jasmine and even a nook to read in the sun. You’re already baking muffins …
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In living colour: mood-boosting hues for your home
Our world is a kaleidoscope of colour – blue skies fill us with optimism, red lights warn us to stop, green packaging extols a product’s eco-sensibilities. …
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How to fund your home renovation
When is the best time to renovate?1 There are no hard and fast rules for when is a good time to renovate. Clearly, you need to have the funds to do so. And …
Seven ways to get your house in order while self-isolating
Being stuck at home 24/7 is not everyone’s idea of pure bliss, but we’re all trying to make the most of it. Here are seven ways you could improve your home and …
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Can I renovate a residential property I own through an SMSF?
If you’re thinking of giving your home a total makeover using your SMSF, think again. Unfortunately, while you and your fellow trustees have some control over …
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