The Australian Bureau of Statistics recently released its official inflation data – the Consumer Price Index – for the December 2011 quarter.  The figures showed that the Index was unchanged over the quarter, as compared with a rise of 0.6 per... 

For many Australians, the purchase of a property is one of biggest, and likely most expensive, commitments made over the course of a lifetime.  It is for this reason that it is important to take certain steps to eliminate as much uncertainty as possible from the buying process. 

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recently released its building approval data for November 2011 – a key statistic for the residential property industry as it provides an indication as to how many private sector residences have been approved for construction. 

         

Who can believe how quickly this year has started? One minute it feels like everyone is going on their merry way for Christmas, and the next we’re already into the third week of January – with only one month left of summer!  For those Australians who have earmarked the 2012 autumn period for the sale of their property, I would suggest that now is an ideal time to get things moving.  With the appointment of an agent, allowing time to advertise and not to mention the preparation of... 

With the plethora of television shows focused on home improvements substantially increasing in popularity over recent times, so too are many Australians being inspired to engage in Do-It-Yourself renovation projects in their own homes.  While many of these renovations are no doubt completed with finesse, there may be the possibility of some such projects potentially containing faults if they have not been undertaken by a professional, experienced builder.  For prospective buyers...