Affordability and the intergenerational puzzle
A solution to the housing affordability puzzle could be on our doorstep.Official sources report that baby boomers (born 1946 to 1964) account for a quarter of the population, but they possess more than half the nation’s wealth.Analysts suggest that the boomers have been the beneficiaries of a 50-year economic miracle, and they are unlikely to […]
How to combat the shortage of tradespeople
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the shortage of skilled tradespeople is “the most significant shortage on record”. “All trades recorded a deterioration in availability during the December 2021 quarter. Bricklaying, carpentry, joinery, roofing, general building and other trades have reported the most severe shortages on record,” HIA Economist Angela Lillicrap says. She explains the […]
Preparing your home for the big chill
With the weather still comfortable and families enjoying the great outdoors in most states, now is the time to prepare your home for the approaching winter. A little planning and preventative maintenance go a long way towards cleaning and sprucing up your home and garden in readiness for the colder months ahead. The benefits of […]
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