‘Don’t have to move any more’: How renters became landlords
A working couple sick of moving six times in nine years as renters did whatever it took to get off the rental cycle, doing so well they are the landlords now.
Cost Of Living
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July’s record-breakers: why several Aussie stocks have hit new highs
JB Hi-Fi, the Commonwealth Bank and Wesfarmers are among several stocks to reach fresh records this month. See the list.
SA squanders cheap housing boast as surging costs worsens crisis
Another interest rate rise is on the cards and governments are taking too long to tackle housing costs, Paul Starick writes.
How to avoid paying a huge home deposit
Entering the housing market during a cost-of-living crisis is tough, but there are still several sources of help.
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What financial help is available to renters
Aussies struggling to pay the rent may be eligible for financial help as affordability hits a new low across the country. See what’s on offer in your state.
‘Unfathomable’: living crisis for 8m Aussies laid bare
A ‘grim picture’ has emerged of just how tough millions of Aussies are doing in this cost of living crisis.
Mali’s honeymoon is long over, but Speirs’ challenges are even greater
Premier Peter Malinauskas has dropped from his stratospheric standing during the 2022 election campaign. But, as Paul Starick writes, David Speirs’ challenges are greater.
Revealed: The SA site earmarked for nuclear power station
The site of an old SA coal-fired power station has been earmarked for a nuclear reactor under a Coalition clean energy plan.
Golden rules of property investment
If you’re an investor returning to the real estate market or a rookie looking to make your first buy, these are the rules you need to stick to, according to property guru John McGrath.
First-home buyer scheme most likely to get you a home
Expert analysis of first-home buyer assistance schemes to help Aussies has found the top program needs to be reviewed. Find out why, and how much you could save.
Desperate bid to fix ‘silver tsunami’ of empty homes
Australia’s ‘silver tsunami’ is raising unprecedented challenges as baby boomers refuse to leave empty homes they can’t look after, prompting a push that could save taxpayers $100m a year.
‘Desperate measures’ as Qld residents pull plug to combat power bill shock
Cooking in a backyard firepit, going to bed when it gets dark and hardship payment plans: the spiralling cost of electricity is taking its toll on Queensland residents.
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