21
Dec
Queensland government slugs interstate property investors with ‘new land tax’
For example, an interstate investor can enjoy the current tax-free threshold for land holdings worth up to $600,000. The proposal outlined by Mr Dick would see a national land tax value calculated for real estate assets in every state and territory, to determine the land tax bill for the Queensland proportion of the portfolio. So,…..
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21
Dec
Can you train yourself to sleep better around noise and light?
When my husband has friends over at night, I prepare to sleep with hands over ears. Their laughter may be faint, but I know my sleep will be pushed back several hours. Since I prefer not to use earplugs, I wondered if there are ways to soundproof my room, or even better, to get my…..
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08
Dec
Should home sellers ‘Deck the Halls’ when listing at Christmas?
Christmas: it’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to some songwriters – with homes across the country changing their appearance to include a jingle of bells, pine trees, inflatable Santa Clauses and enough festive lights to illuminate the outback. And while it’s a great look for the festive season, if you’re selling your…..
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08
Dec
5 ways to maintain your home this summer
Is your property properly protected? Along with languid days, backyard cricket and barbecues, summer can bring some dangers to Aussie homes. Here are some of the ways to protect yours. Whether you’re finishing up the spring cleaning or planning on doing some home projects over the coming months, we’ve thought of a few jobs you…..
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07
Dec
December interest rate announcement: RBA holds rates at record low as Omicron variant increases economic uncertainty
The official interest rate remains at a record low of 0.10 per cent, with the arrival of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron on Australian shores dampening some of the optimism around the economy’s strong rebound. At its final meeting of the year on Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced it would be keeping the…..
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07
Dec
How the ‘rule of three’ can give your home a designer look without the price tag
Three is a magic number. The design concept known as the ‘rule of three’ suggests that things grouped in threes, or in larger groups of odd numbers, are more visually appealing than even numbers. That may mean opting for three vases on a cabinet instead of four, creating visual ‘triangles’ with furniture, or incorporating three…..
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