February - 2018

First home owner grant 101

Feb 27, 2018

First home owner grant 101

Having trouble keeping track of how the first home owner grant works in your state or territory? You’re not alone. Here’s your jargon-free guide to the grant. The first home owner grant (FHOG) varies depending on where you live and the rules also change year to year, so it can be tricky to keep up with what you’re entitled to. If you’re looking at buying your first home, here are the essentials you need to know. What is the first home owner grant (FHOG)? Introduced in 2000 t

Ten renovation ideas that can increase your home’s value

Feb 19, 2018

Ten renovation ideas that can increase your home’s value

Taking care of basic maintenance tasks before you sell your home is a no-brainer, but a quick and not-too-costly renovation can add a lot of appeal for potential buyers, and may boost the final sale price. 1. Basics first Fix those little faults that you no longer notice – leaky taps, rusty gutters, broken window catches. They can make a huge difference to a buyer’s perception of value. 2. Landscape the garden A well-kept garden can create a low-maintenance feel before buye

Herron Todd White - Month in Review February

Feb 13, 2018

Herron Todd White - Month in Review February

At Herron Todd White, they’ve jumped on the unique opportunity afforded by having offices filled to the brim with exceptionally talented professionals. They’ve put out the call to each and every hub and asked them to reveal their market predictions for 2018. This month’s emailed issue is bursting at its virtual seams with our experts’ opinions on how property will track in their patch – price sectors, suburbs and accommodation types all get coverage. And there’s nothing imp

RBA Interest Rate Decision Janurary 2018

Feb 6, 2018

RBA Interest Rate Decision Janurary 2018

At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent. There was a broad-based pick-up in the global economy in 2017. A number of advanced economies are growing at an above-trend rate and unemployment rates are low. Growth has also picked up in the Asian economies, partly supported by increased international trade. The Chinese economy continues to grow solidly, with the authorities paying increased attention to the risks in the financial se

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