Newcastle occupies the peak of market position on Herron Todd White’s latest residential property clock and staying ahead of the gentrification curve can prove profitable to investors, according to the valuation firm. Newcastle’s persona in recent times has moved from...

Yields down since last month and almost back to levels in April 2015. As part of our continued series on interest rates, Secret Agent has been tracking movements in the bond yield curve since late last year. If you don’t know why bond yields are so important for...

The proposal by the Federal Government to consider innovative infrastructure funding must not end up being a tax on new housing, says the Urban Taskforce. “The Urban Taskforce welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement that they are looking at innovative ways to...

This article first appeared on The Property Investor – http://www.tpimag.com/smart_money/10-of-the-most-effective-money-saving-tips-for-your-deposit/ Saving for a deposit can be a long, hard process and unfortunately, a lot of us fall short because we don’t have an...

When you’re renovating it feels good to reuse and recycle where you can. Not only can it help keep costs down but it can often look better than having only new stuff. Here’s where what I reused in my forever home. Read More

As a long time The Block watcher, first-time renovator, I knew I was in for a hectic and possibly tear-filled challenge when I decided to undertake a kitchen reno at my new home. It was particularly difficult to know how to get the ball rolling, what trades I needed...