An ACT woman has warned others not to fall for rental scammers online, after spotting one preying upon people in her community. The scammer had advertised a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home in Griffith, Canberra, for $500 a week inclusive of bills. “In this market that seems awfully cheap for a fully furnished, bills included, property,” the … Read more
Over the last several decades, real estate has been considered a very safe and stable option to park hard-earned savings. As a standard, across the world, real estate is always going to escalate in value, and over time, as the global economy continues to evolve, investors are increasingly exploring opportunities beyond their borders. Two prominent … Read more
Amid a growing cost-of-living crisis around the country, many people would be surprised to learn a waterfront property in South Australia could be theirs for just $215,000. The Caloote home, located just over an hour east of Adelaide, fronts onto the River Murray. Featuring two bedrooms, the “cosy and comfortable” home comes fully furnished, according … Read more
Synopsis In theory, lower interest rates are supposed to push demand for real estate. but if one looks at what has happened in the last one year, this theory has been turned upside down. Interest rates are high on a relative basis as compared to what they were three years back, but still demand for … Read more
At least 100 people are jobless and an unknown number of projects are in limbo after a major Australian construction company collapsed, citing “inflationary pressures”. NPM (National Projects and Maintenance) Group, comprising 10 enterprises operating across Australia, went under on Monday. “The ongoing market pressures have made NPM’s continued operation untenable, due to skilled labour … Read more
The Queensland government is doubling grants for people buying or building their first home. About 12,000 people are expected to benefit from the $30,000 grants available from Monday and set to remain in place until June 30, 2025. The change will cost $210 million, with the money raised through the government’s coal royalties regime. For … Read more
