Aspiring property buyers usually have an idea on which side of their city they want to live in, be it the eastern suburbs, the west, south of the city or the north. Regardless of which side, the harder part is selecting which suburb you what to buy into.

When you first move into a new house, it’s only natural to want to put your personal stamp on the space — after all, unless you built your dream home, it’s likely that the finishes, fixtures and paint colours were chosen according to the original owner’s taste.

To many, buying a home is the great Australian dream. Homeownership is also considered one of the key factors in building wealth. Many stretch the limits of their budgets and often spend more than what would be considered reasonable to get their foot in the door.

Have you ever taken a look at your bills or bank account only to realize you spent more money than you intended to? If you've found yourself in this position, it's not too late to get back on track. Here are five steps to recovering from overspending.

Planning for both expected and unexpected costs can make the transition to first-time homeownership smoother. In addition to the initial deposit and statutory cost, you might also need furniture, pay for relocation, or cash for immediate minor repairs or major renovations.

With the average size of an owner occupier home loan in Australia exceeding $538,000 in March 2021, and most new borrowers well into their 30’s. Many can only dream of paying their mortgage off before they reach their official retirement age.

Many homeowners dream of an expansive backyard, but it can end up feeling more like a burden if it lacks interest and purpose — and that can result in no one using it.

Having goals and an overarching plan is one of the easiest ways to control your finances and reduce stress. Use these tips to identify your big and small financial goals and stay focused on achieving them in the next financial year.

Do you ever wonder how to mix and match patterns in your home? I know it can be tricky to figure out what “goes” with what!

Make a fresh start by tackling a few tasks that will revitalize your home and your spirits and what better way to do it then with inspiration from queen of decluttering, Marie Kondo. Consider these five to get started.

Of course, there are things you just can’t plan for, but there’s plenty that you can. Costly changes and additional time-consuming work can be kept to a minimum if you fully understand what you are building before you start.

Over the past 12 months, the general population has spent more time at home than ever before in our lifetimes. This single pandemic-induced behavioural change has dramatically created a laser focus on wellness and sustainability within our homes.

Buying property comes with its own set of challenges, the biggest being decreasing affordability due to increasing property prices. Other challengers’ buyers face is increased competition, insufficient savings to use as deposit and stagnant wage growth.

Do you get caught up in money beliefs that don't serve you? If your answer is “yes,” you are not alone. There are a lot of money beliefs and myths out there that might make you question your own decisions, or make you feel like you’re behind in the game.