South Melbourne is on target to be one of the fastest growing cities in the country! The median sales price for units in South Melbourne, VIC in the last year was $575,000 based on 172 home sales. Compared to the same period five years ago, the median unit sales price for units increased 10.4% which…
A backyard can make or break a home. With a range of possible fixtures and styles and costs, it can seem incredibly difficult to transform your vision into a reality. But here’s a secret: it doesn’t have to be that difficult. With the right planning, maintenance and perseverance, your yard could be the envy…
The Government announced a Protecting Your Super Package to commence on 1 July 2019 aimed at ‘reuniting’ Australians with their low balance, inactive superannuation accounts through the ATO. Inactive accounts below $6,000 will be transferred to the ATO to protect from further erosion from fees, and data matching will be used to connect with the…
Some things just aren’t meant to be moved. Make sure you’re aware of the moving house do’s and don’ts to keep you, your family, your possessions and your removalists safe. The Dangerous Goods Act 1985 This act sets out regulations relating to the transport of dangerous goods. Your moving company is prohibited from moving…
I recently came across this amazing flowchart that could certainly assist those who need to visualise exactly what is required to make sure your finances are working for you. The image is quite large so I’d recommend clicking on it to open it within it’s own page so you can scroll around and read it….
From 13th March 2018 it will be required that most windows be fitted with safety devices in NSW to prevent falls. The new rules apply to openable windows 2 metres or more above the ground outside, and less than 1.7 metres above the floor inside. Image: Fair Trading NSW The devices must: Prevent the windows…
2017 is all done and dusted and you should really start thinking about how to achieve your financial goals for 2018. Many make New Year’s resolutions that unfortunately do not last whether it be losing weight or looking to save money towards a holiday or house deposit. The hardest part is setting up a routine…
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, with sunburns causing 95% of melanomas. In 2015 (latest data available) 2,200 Australians died from this entirely preventable disease. We had the old “Slip, Slop and Slap” drilled into us as kids but as we get older a lot of people seem…
Every year we hear of horror stories of fires being started from Christmas lights being used unsafely. Many families all around the country like to get extremely competitive with their lightning displays to the point where it rivals a UFO landing site – so we thought we’d encourage a few practices to keep everyone safe…
Did you know that as of 1st July 2018 first-home buyers will be allowed to use up to $30,000 voluntary superannuation contributions to place a deposit on a house or apartment? A new $250 million government scheme is on the way to assist the younger generations gain a foothold in the property market. You can…