Be it a house warming, BBQ, birthday or a dinner party, here are a dozen ways to enjoy yourself when having people over, even if your ideal night usually involves a good book and a comfy armchair.

Winter time inevitably sees your electricity bill skyrocket because of the running costs of heating your home. The good news is, heating your home doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg!

From legal costs to removalists, plus government fees and charges associated with property being purchased can end up adding thousands of dollars to the purchase price, sometimes as much as five to 10 per cent.

The design of a house can have a profound effect on how we feel, but we often attribute this to aesthetics. In fact, it’s about so much more.

Chemical-based cleaning products have drawbacks: They’re pricey, they may trigger health issues and their manufacture, use and disposal can harm the environment.

There is a lot of work to be done and all of it is before you. Sometimes, there is no way of knowing where to start or what to do or even how to decorate.

Packing up your life and moving home can be stressful. However, a little foresight and simple planning can help make the start of your life in your new home an exciting and enjoyable experience.

Be aware that different lenders take different approaches to assessing expenses when calculating how much you may be able to borrow from them.

The lucky country has enabled some property investors to achieve wealth, security and early retirement. Mind you, 71% of Australians never buy more than one property, which tends to be their residence.

For many Australians, mortgage debt on their place of residence, is something that should be paid off as quickly as possible, before considering an investment property purchase.

Read on for styling ideas, encouragement and easy-care tips for keeping houseplants to boost health and happiness.

Getting council approval for your renovation can be a tedious process but paying thousands in council assessment fees just for them to make you jump through approval hoops, is worse.

Auctions: they can be the best way to snap up a property fast, but they also come with their fair share of stress and uncertainty.

If you love tools or just need to stock a basic toolbox, here are the top 20 necessary items to get your small project done.

But how do you achieve modern home decor? Obviously, it isn’t as simple as walking into a store and choosing items that have clean lines.

How would you feel if you sold your Sydney property between April and September 2020 only to learn that the market has experienced over 20% in capital growth since then?

Romantics are often accused of seeing the world through rose-coloured glasses. They may, arguably, have the best view of all.

With so many verandah flooring options, it can be tough to decide which is best. Here’s a detailed guide to your options.

A phased renovation gives you the ability to spread out payments over time, which is good for people who can’t pay for a full renovation up front and aren’t comfortable taking out a large loan to cover it.

Rentvesting, as the phenomenon is known, is the act of buying an investment property while you rent your current residence.

If I happen to be comfortable in the mess I live in, then what is the need for order? Well, we have some pretty good reasons for why you need to set your home straight and design it right.

Plants bring natural beauty to our living spaces. By creating texture and balance, a room or patio can be transformed into an environment that comforts and welcomes.

Firstly, it’s not all about how many investment properties you own, but more about the mindset you have towards success.

Whether you’re dealing with periodic flooding or a naturally wet microclimate, these ideas will help your natural rainfall be an asset rather than a liability.

Some of the common investment mistakes are often easy to avoid, provided you have done your research and understand what you are getting yourself into.

How important are property records anyway? You would think by the way many people have no idea where their property records are - that they have little value at all. But the opposite is true!