Category: real estate
Latest inflation indicators
It is well known that inflation has been a key influencer of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s interest rate decisions over the course of the year with the Bank aiming for a target range of 2 – 3 per cent over 2012 and 2013.
While the official inflation data, the Consumer Price...Read complete post
Rate cut provides Christmas relief for property buyers and mortgage holders
At its December meeting held in Sydney last week, the Reserve Bank of Australia elected to cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.25 per cent. This was the second consecutive cut to rates made by the Reserve Bank, after a year of keeping rates on hold at 4.75 per cent.
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Keep cooling costs down as temperatures rise
It is no secret that electricity is set to become increasingly expensive for households, and as we enter summer and temperatures rise, the temptation to rely on air-conditioning, and thus use large amounts of energy, is hard to resist. According to the Australian Energy Market Commission in its report ‘Future Possible Retail Electricity Price Movements: 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2013’, over 2009/10 to 2012/13, national residential electricity prices are...Read complete post
Australia’s best architectural projects
Being in the real estate industry, I often find myself in conversations with people discussing their homes, investment properties, renovations and the like. People like to get an idea about popular renovating trends and the best ways to add value to their properties, and frequently ask me about what I’m seeing with regards to the CENTURY 21 properties that are being purchased and sold. For those who are interested in the most impressive, innovative designs,...Read complete post