Somewhere between reality home makeover shows and worrying about resale value in five, seven or 10 years down the track, something has happened in many Australian backyards. Despite all the paving, blue fescue, mondo grass, hedges and trendy edible gardens, we’ve managed to make many of our backyards incredibly boring
The most important thing to remember about the new carbon tax is that it’s not a direct tax – it doesn’t come out of your pay or appear as an item on your shopping docket. The carbon tax is only levied on the 400 to 500 businesses which emit a
I found this very interesting and worth reading and quite refreshingly common language from our head economist http://www.rba.gov.au/speeches/2012/sp-gov-240712.html Happy reading…just copy the above link into your web browser and press go:)
It’s not easy being green when world leaders are grappling with the issues surrounding climate change. While we use green bags at the supermarket, recycle our rubbish, maybe do a little vintage shopping and even try to grow some vegies in the backyard or on the balcony – is that
House prices fell 2 per cent in the June quarter, and more falls are expected in the coming year, especially in the most populous states of NSW and Victoria, National Australia Bank says. ”Employment security is now the biggest concern for homebuyers as interest rate concerns recede,” the report says.
I am glad to have lost my hair on purpose for such a great cause and encourage all my contacts to make next year even bigger than this year….. this is an extract from an email from the SHAVE for a CURE team ‘……We’ve finally
AUSTRALIA’S comparatively strong economy should drive continued foreign investment in our property market despite the uncertain international outlook, according to Colliers International managing director of investment services, John Marasco. Mr Marasco said offshore investors had committed about $3.7 billion in Australian property markets in just the past six months. ”Local
Possession of a home usually changes from seller to buyer at settlement, but in some cases a home buyer asks the seller to grant possession before settlement takes place. A common situation whereby early possession is requested is when the buyer must move from there current home before a loan
How to be eco-friendly whilst saving money through straight forward 10 tips. Simple things that you can start today. Tip 1. If you have a chimney block it off when it is not in use as it permits hot air to flow through the house in summer. Remember however to
At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 3.50 per cent. Growth in the world economy picked up in the early months of 2012, having slowed in the second half of 2011. But more recent indicators continue to suggest weakening in Europe and