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Planning to build or substantially renovate your house? The HomeBuilder grant is here to help. This latest government stimulus spending is aimed squarely at the construction industry, with huge benefits for homeowners. What is HomeBuilder? Treasury says that HomeBuilder “provides eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new…
Read moreWith interest rates at rock bottom, home loans have never been so affordable. But has the COVID-19 pandemic made things harder for would-be borrowers? John Rolfe, head of Elders Home Loans, calls it a ‘moving beast’. “Lenders are definitely very wary. They’re trying to avoid risk in an environment that keeps changing, and every bank…
Read moreWhat impact has COVID-19 had on property prices? And are the dire predictions of some experts likely to come true? Price predictions are all over the place at the moment, leaving buyers and sellers understandably confused. Here’s how to make sense of the situation, and why for some people, buying now might be an excellent…
Read moreAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, you wouldn’t be alone if you felt a little bored. With Australians urged to stay home except for essential trips, our own four walls have become a very familiar sight. 1. Take in some art and culture You might not be able to visit the Louvre in person any time…
Read moreStuck at home and eating too much of your pandemic comfort baking? If you’ve piled on a few pounds during the current situation, you’re not alone. Current government recommendations state that we should all aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, but with gyms still on the forbidden list, if you want…
Read moreWant fine dining, a vibrant city culture and hip laneway coffee houses? Or maybe you’d prefer somewhere on the waterfront, where the kids can ride a classic carousel while you eat fish and chips on the promenade? Then again, maybe you want a small acreage, where you can run a few cows and enjoy the…
Read moreIf you can work from home, chances are that you are already doing it. In the fight against COVID-19, most Australian workplaces have shifted to work-from-home arrangements for those who can do so. We’ve seen a run on monitors, keyboards, desks and office chairs, even Bunnings has been inundated as people build their own set…
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has left its mark on almost everyone. Many businesses have had to shut their doors to help ‘flatten the curve’. Employees, especially in hospitality and tourism, have seen their hours cut or been stood down altogether. For sole traders who can’t provide their services online, things are looking very precarious indeed. If…
Read moreAs Australia battles to get the COVID-19 epidemic under control, the message from the Government is clear. Stay at home. Don’t travel. The ban doesn’t just apply for overseas travel. Domestic travel interstate is no longer possible, as most states have formally closed their borders. Thinking of booking an airbnb on the coast? That’s out…
Read moreWhat are my rights if my tenant can’t pay rent? On 29 March, Scott Morrison announced that “states and territories will be moving to put a moratorium on evictions of persons as a result of financial distress … for the next six months”. This is, of course, part of the government’s response to the economic…
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