Best ways to finance your renovation

5 December

Considering a renovation? You’re not alone! Home renovations are a popular way to enhance your living space, boost property value, or adapt to life changes.  However, financing such projects can take time and effort.  Here’s a guide to some of...[Read More]

Consumers need power on shift to net zero emissions

4 December

When you need to buy a new oven, replace a broken hot water system, update your kitchen or renovate your house, there is no single place to find the most energy efficient way to do it. A clear source of information to help households get involved in...[Read More]

The benefits of financial planning and personalised strategies

28 November

Financial planning is a cornerstone of financial health, helping individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of managing wealth, preparing for the future, and achieving their unique goals.  Whether your aspirations are personal, such as...[Read More]

Some helpful tips to save money this Christmas

28 November

Christmas always brings with it a certain warmth and cheer, and yet these days, a lot of people are feeling the pinch financially. As Christmas approaches, people consider all the items they need to buy for friends and family. Because of the current...[Read More]

Solar battery surge expected for plugged-in households

20 November

More Australians are expected to invest in solar batteries but their main motivation will not be to save the environment but to save money on power bills. Representatives from CommBank issued the prediction on Monday, with the launch of a $1300 home...[Read More]

Preparing your home for sale

14 November

Preparing your home for sale in Australia requires a mix of strategic planning, maintenance, and marketing savvy. The process is a multi-faceted journey that encompasses both practical and aesthetic elements. Taking the time to optimally prepare...[Read More]

10 Essential steps to secure your home before going on holiday

7 November

Preparing your home before a holiday keeps it secure and ensures peace of mind while you’re away.  Here are the top 10 tips for getting your house in order before leaving.   Secure Doors and Windows: Ensure all entry points, including doors,...[Read More]

Supply the key to fixing housing, not taxes: Treasury

7 November

Treasury does not believe removing tax concessions for property investors would shift the dial for housing affordability, despite being asked to investigate the impact of the tax changes by the government. The department’s secretary, Steven...[Read More]

A path to independence: guiding adult children to contribute at home

31 October

Many parents face the question of when their adult children living at home should start paying board and contributing to household expenses and chores as they transition into adulthood.  The question of when and how much to charge, as well as the...[Read More]

Nuclear and renewables at odds over power bill shock

31 October

Rolling out nuclear power plants in Australia could add $1000 a year to household electricity bills, according to energy experts, and regulators should focus on lower cost, renewable power. The warning has been issued at a Smart Energy Council event...[Read More]

Why packing waste could be the secret to a cool summer

30 October

Air conditioners could be ‘packing’ an energy-saving secret in future after an Australian research breakthrough involving waste material and static electricity. RMIT University announced the discovery on Tuesday, which researchers say could make...[Read More]

‘Low-hanging electrons’ ripe for harvesting lower bills

24 October

Many consumers are willing to change their heaviest electricity use to save money but only a quarter of a million households have signed up to voluntary programs with their energy retailer. In a research report released on Tuesday, energy expert...[Read More]

Overcoming the cost of living: strategies for adult children moving out of home

17 October

The rising cost of living has become a significant challenge for adult children living at home and aspiring to move out.  In many parts of the world, particularly in Australia, the cost of housing, groceries, transportation, and utilities has...[Read More]

Trial to test if electric vehicles can power homes

16 October

An electric car will be used to power a “house of the future” in regional Australia to test whether vehicle batteries could be used as energy solutions nationwide. The CSIRO and power provider Essential Energy announced the trial on Tuesday,...[Read More]

Park your car to power your home: study probes EV tech

10 October

Powering Australian homes with electric cars could be possible as part of a two-year research project also designed to convince motorists and governments to adopt the technology. Motoring group NRMA announced the bi-directional vehicle charging...[Read More]