Sasha Karen

Stylist shares 2018’s top 5 interior decorating trends

With 2018 fast approaching, it’s important that when it comes time to renting or selling, your property is as appealing as possible to attract the right person

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Thu, 07 Dec 2017

Housing affordability on par with early 2000s levels

A new report shows that housing affordability slightly eased Australia-wide over the September quarter, lessening the impact ever so slightly on mortgage stress.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 07 Dec 2017

Interest-only loans fall a ‘slam dunk’ for APRA

New data from APRA shows a smaller number of people are taking interest-only loans, a move described by an expert as a “colossal turnaround” by the banks.

FINANCE • Tue, 05 Dec 2017

RBA reveals cash rate decision - December 2017

The cash rate for December has been announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia following its regularly scheduled monthly board meeting.

FINANCE • Tue, 05 Dec 2017

Victoria’s dwelling approvals rising, but declines predicted for 2018 and 2019

The number of new dwelling approvals rose for the third month in a row, but this momentum will soon peter out, according to data from the Housing Industry Association ...

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 04 Dec 2017

7 thrifty mistakes that could spell bad news for landlords

No one likes to spend anymore than they have to, but you always get exactly what you pay for. An insurance comparison expert has said investors looking to cut corners ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Fri, 01 Dec 2017

Metropolitan Melbourne yields outperformed by regional Victoria

New data from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) reveals that over the last year to 30 September, every single property type in regional Victoria had higher ...

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 30 Nov 2017

P&I loans may be the only entry point into the market in the future

A wealth advisory group has made the claim that principal and interest loans could be the only way to purchase property, while in the meantime, the Sydney market is ...

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 29 Nov 2017

Clock ticking away on illegal cladding claims in NSW

Strata owners are running out of time to be compensated for claiming repairs on illegal composite aluminium cladding, experts claim.

TAX & LEGAL • Tue, 28 Nov 2017