Property
Nine property depreciation changes you need to know
The federal government has proposed sweeping changes to the way investors claim depreciation on previously used assets within a residential property.
‘Loads of money was never my goal’ says reno TV star
Cherie Barber is a regular on TV and radio, known for renovating and flipping property. She fell into it after making a beginner's mistake when she bought her first property at 21.
How to renovate to sell vs. refurbishing a rental property
A big mistake people make is to renovate to their own taste and not the market. But it all depends on whether you plan to sell the property or rent it out.
Ask Paul: Moving interstate, should we rent out family home?
We are about to relocate to Melbourne from Perth for five years. Should we rent out our current family home while we're away, or sell it?
The next city to boom – it could be bigger than Sydney
New research suggests property price growth in this beloved capital could top 20% - above Sydney and Melbourne during their boom - over the next year.
Ask Paul: Should I sell regional property for a house in Sydney?
Anthony owes $300,000 on an investment property in regional NSW. Should he invest in Sydney and sell the regional property? Paul Clitheroe offers advice.
A beginner’s guide to designing and building a tiny house
Design is everything in a tiny house, even more so when it's on wheels, but before ditching all your worldly possessions, it might pay to do a little test-run of living small.
Housing affordability ‘problem’ a measure of economic success
Housing prices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are not likely to fall. It's common sense.
New renting apps are taking on the real estate industry
The claws are out for real estate agents, with a flood of new apps on the way to allow tenants and landlords to negotiate rental terms without an agent.
What to do if you’re suffering from mortgage stress
Our insane appetite for debt and a ridiculously overpriced property market have pushed mortgage arrears to their highest point in five years. Here's what to do if you're suffering mortgage stress.