Interest rates in Australia are on the way up and understandably that’s a big concern for homeowners. Here’s everything you need to know about rate locking.
If you’re getting ready to sell, you’ll want to make the best first impression possible when showcasing your home to potential buyers. To help you prep your home for sale, here are our top 5 tips.
Are you saving money towards a deposit for your first home or to upgrade to a new home? Most savings strategies have been in play for centuries, while others, like investing in cryptocurrencies, have only been around for a decade or so. Here are three of the most popular strategies in play today.
Winter in Australia brings a variety of safety hazards as a result of severe storms, heavy rainfall, and freezing temperatures so it’s important to guarantee your comfort, health and safety by preparing your home for the months ahead.
The Reserve Bank of Australia is under increasing pressure to raise the cash rate after headline and underlying inflation posted a stronger than expected result in Q1. Concerns about the impact of inflation and potentially rapidly rising interest rates on the property market abound, but a myriad of micro and macro factors should be considered
Want to save money and be kind to the environment? Consider these 6 tips for a sustainable household which can set you up for a better future – both environmentally and financially. 1. Consider your insulation when building or renovating If building or renovating, insulation should be a top priority. For instance, consider concrete
Did you know over 6,000 South Australians will experience homelessness this Easter.* How can you help? Help provide comfort and much-needed support to people sleeping rough this Easter. Harcourts Packham have teamed up with the Toward Home Alliance (THA) to continue supporting the fight to end homelessness in SA. The Toward Home Alliance consists of
If you’ve been a little less motivated to do certain things around the home recently, you’re not alone. Between working from home, home-schooling and spending a lot more time indoors, it’s safe to say we have all suffered from a case of the ‘blahs’. Come on admit it, you know you have. You’ve looked at
In another state-first, a former backpacker’s hostel in the heart of the CBD has been transformed so it can provide new, short-term accommodation for South Australians experiencing or at risk of homelessness with support from a well-known real estate agent. The new, unique partnership between Harcourts Packham and the state’s new Southern homelessness alliance Toward
Home loan activity is at historically high levels, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australians committed to $31.4 billion of home loans in November, which was 6.3% higher than the previous month and 33.2% higher than the previous year. Owner-occupier borrowing was up 7.6% on the month and 17.2% on
