News Bulletin
Take the pressure down…
In property news this week, a new report shows that population growth will ease off and reduce pressure on the residential property market; using the equity in your home; and the hard facts of energy use in Australia…
Population will ease pressure
Population growth in Australia is set to slow considerably in 2010/11 and 2011/12, as net overseas migration declines from record highs, according to leading industry analyst and economic forecaster, BIS Shrapnel.
This outlook is a key factor of BIS Shrapnel's newly released medium-term forecasts which are part of its Building in Australia 2010 report.
Equity: Own a home and an investment property
Building a property portfolio remains a popular wealth creation strategy in the new decade, with one in seven taxpayers owning at least one investment property, according to the most recent taxation statistics.
Yet, many `mum and dad' potential investors question whether they can afford to purchase an additional property while continuing to repay their home loan. Using equity may provide a solution.
Love it, don't waste it
How much food ends up in your garbage bin at the end of each week? Even if you recycle it into the compost bin or worm farm, are you still wasting more than you should?
Watt are we doing?
How can it be that the land of clear blue skies and sunshine barely uses solar power as a source of energy?
A recent report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that home energy consumption is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Australia due to the heavy reliance on fossil fuels, especially coal, to produce electricity.
Whose responsibility is it to repair fences?
Fencing issues between neighbours can quickly develop into full-scale disputes. So, if your fence needs replacing or repair and you don't want to ruffle any feathers, try using the following as a guide to planning your project.
Check your home plan or survey report and make sure your fence is on the correct boundary of your property.
A line has been drawn
As we head into winter, sharing a bed with another can bring a lot more warmth than a hot water bottle. A blessing can be a stone's throw from a curse however, if the bed-friend is prone to taking more than their share of bed and covers.
My Side Of The Bed Sheets are the creation of a couple who realised they weren't alone in the battle of the bed, and that joining two colours of Egyptian cotton to delineate equal portions of the bed works out a lot cheaper than therapy.