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Financial literacy key to savings

Financial literacy key to savings

Top tips to help your adult children save enough to get into their first strata residence.

Better the (mortgage) devil you know?

Better the (mortgage) devil you know?

What should strata investors consider before signing on the dotted line?

Buying off the plan – questions to ask yourself

Buying off the plan – questions to ask yourself

As with any property purchase, buying off-the-plan can throw a few curve balls for those new to the game. Smarter Communities looks at the ways would-be buyers can limit any exposure.

Innovative ways to keep your home warm

Innovative ways to keep your home warm

In an age where there’s a gadget or gizmo for everything, created by a human race that really does covet its creature comforts, it’s no surprise there’s plenty of high-tech ways to stave off the cold.

Back-to-back Reserve Bank cuts take interest rates to a low of 1%

Back-to-back Reserve Bank cuts take interest rates to a low of 1%

The Reserve Bank has cut the official interest rate by another 0.25 percentage points to a new low of 1%, reflecting continuing concern over the slow economy.

Health premiums up, rebates down – a new tiered system

Health premiums up, rebates down – a new tiered system

This year’s premium increase is small in comparison to previous years – but it still outweighs wage inflation.

How the NSW election promises on transport add up

How the NSW election promises on transport add up

Sydney is awash with construction activity – new motorways, light rail and the Metro project are all part of an infrastructure deluge.

Strata finances – getting your numbers up

Strata finances – getting your numbers up

Strata accounting can prove a complex area to get your head around but there is much to be gained by understanding how your levies are being appropriated.

Strata building bond and inspections scheme

Strata building bond and inspections scheme

Fair Trading has issued a new fact sheet that also answers some typical questions about the strata building bond and inspection scheme.

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