Couples who rent will need about half a million dollars more in savings
Couples who rent in one of Australia’s capital cities will need approximately half a million dollars more in savings to retire as comfortably as homeowners, reveals a new report by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA).
Money Saving Tips – 9 WAYS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR ROOM ON A BUDGET
Location, budget, architecture and design can all have a negative effect on the home you live in and unless you have an inexhaustible budget, you’ll need to get creative with your solutions to these problems.
Property Tips – How to transform unused spaces in your garden
It’s not difficult to transform forgotten corners of your garden into attractive and usable spaces. “It’s a waste to leave side gardens and backyard corners sitting gathering weeds,” says Adbri Masonry brand ambassador and expert landscaper, Jason Hodges. “You paid good money for your land and there are clever ways to ensure you use all of it.
Property Tips – Don’t wait for spring to sell
Sellers might think they’ll get a better price in spring because the flowers are blooming and the birds are chirping, says Stasi Adgemis of hockingstuart, but markets are actually governed by supply and demand.
Property Tips – Should you renovate before selling?
Sometimes a good spring clean and a coat of paint is all a property needs to attract more buyers, writes Paul Bond.