Building a home with a seven-star energy-efficiency rating doesn’t have to be costly or complicated, according to an industry expert. As part of the Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS), new homes will need to achieve a seven-star rating, up from the current six stars, from 1 October 2023 in most states and territories. Simple … Read more
Buying is cheaper than renting for houses in approximately one in seven suburbs and units in approximately one in five, according to Domain. Domain found that houses in 13.8% of suburbs around Australia were cheaper to buy than rent in September, after comparing rental prices with property prices and assuming a home loan interest rate … Read more
It’s almost certain the Reserve Bank of Australia will increase the cash rate again. But what we don’t know is when or where it will peak. The RBA has raised the cash rate for seven consecutive months to November, taking it from 0.10% to 2.85%, in a bid to slow and ultimately reverse rising inflation. … Read more
