Blog Category: Information
Swapping Assets for Care and Accommodation – What Are The Risks? Posted on the 26th February 2020
It may seem like the easiest and most obvious solution to many…as time passes and you need a little extra support in life, you should be able to turn to your family for that, right? Unfortunately, it’s not always that simple, there are many things that can go wrong. It’s super important that anything involving money or real estate is agreed upon – by all parties – in a transparent, legal agreement.
Elderly people at risk of homelessness when...Read More
The Big Tiny House Movement – Is It Really Going to Solve Our Housing Affordability Issues? Posted on the 18th February 2020
While the popularity of Tiny Homes continues to grow throughout Australia, there are still many factors to take into consideration when deciding if this lifestyle is right for you. Dr Laura Crommelin of the UNSW City Futures Research Centre, gives her views on some of the pros and cons.
Some big reasons to choose tiny houses, but buyer beware
Branko Miletic, Architecture & Design
12 February 2020
There has been significant growth in small house living, but that doesn’t...Read More
First Home-Buyers Taking a Different Approach to Home Ownership Posted on the 17th October 2019
We realise that everyone’s circumstances are unique and that not everyone is fortunate enough to have the Bank of Mum and Dad available to help them kick-start their property journey… however this article shows that a property portfolio is achievable for just about anyone – it’s all about thinking outside the square, making changes to your living/spending where you can… and of course, two of our favourite topics – building Granny Flats and Investing in Ipswich!!!
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Hardship and Homelessness: The Increase of Ageing Women Needing Help Posted on the 16th July 2019
Domestic violence, divorce, death of a partner, pay inequality, less Super at retirement… all of these things contribute to women experiencing hardship later in life, and the number of women needing assistance is increasing across the nation.
‘Bricks for chicks’: how to combat ageing female homelessness
Helen Pitt, The Sydney Morning Herald
April 4, 2019
Dorothy Collins, Margaret Lane and Tess Sievers have been friends since they met at teachers’ college in 1948,...Read More
Housing Shortage – Illegal or Informal Housing the Only Option For Some Posted on the 8th July 2019
Worth a read! This is mainly referencing the Sydney housing shortage, but makes you wonder how other areas will be affected in years to come?
Informal and illegal housing on the rise as our cities fail to offer affordable places to live
Nicole Gurran, Madeleine Pill and Sophia Maalsen, University of Sydney
30 April 2019
This shed has been illegally converted into housing. Two prams and three mattresses are visible. Informal...Read More
Considering Downsizing? There’s a Lot to Think About First Posted on the 1st July 2019
It’s a decision that many of us need to make at some point in our lives… but there are so many things to take into consideration before the For Sale sign goes up in the front yard!
on that many of us need to make at some point in our lives… but there are so many things to take into consideration before the For Sale sign goes up in the front yard!