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17 June 2019 - Property Listings Down
Property listings are down across
Australia, with new listings at their lowest level in 12 years. While much of
the downturn can be attributed to the sharp drop in prices felt across the
country, the recent Federal election and struggling employment and wages
figures are also having an impact. While this sharp downturn could be seen as
bad news, other indicators point towards a bottoming market as things start to
slowly turn around. The recent move by the RBA to cut interest rates has
created some positivity, with changes to lending rules by the banking regulator
APRA also shifting mood for the better.
14 June 2019 - What the RBA Rate Cut Means on the Ground
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
recently lowered the official cash rate from 1.5 per cent to the all-time low
of 1.25 per cent. As the first move made by the RBA since August 2016, this
0.25 percentage point drop was both largely anticipated and widely applauded.
The RBA made the cut in an attempt to stimulate the Australian economy, with
weak property growth, low inflation, and worrying employment numbers all
causing concern. Most lenders have passed on the rate cut, which has helping to
inject some optimism into the Australian real estate market.
11 June 2019 - Developing Healthy Habits
Everyone wants to improve their situation
and live their best possible life. Despite best intentions, however, making
changes to your lifestyle can be extremely difficult. Inertia is a very real
thing, with emotional and lifestyle ruts often leading to bad habits and
addictions that can seem impossible to break. This is especially true when it
comes to health and fitness, where the best intentions often lead to guilt and
disappointment. Developing healthy habits is the key, with realistic goals and
gradual shifts creating real sustainable transformations.
6 June 2019 - Benefits of Intergenerational Living
Living with your relatives is common in
many parts of the world, with financial and cultural reasons often bringing
three of more generations together. While many Aussies and Kiwis live in share
houses when they're young, the nuclear family is very much the norm later in
life. Living trends are slowly changing, however, with people staying at home
for longer and elderly parents sometimes moving back with their kids after they
retire. While extended families and mixed generational homes are certainly not
for everyone, intergenerational living can offer advantages to people at any
stage of life.
3 June 2019 - World's Most Exclusive Travel Experiences
It doesn't matter where you go or what you
do, travel has the potential to transform your expectations and enrich your
life. New perspectives and experiences can help you take a step back and look
at your life through a new lens. While every holiday feels a little
extravagant, there are some destinations and experiences that revel in their
exclusive status. From million dollar resorts through to penthouse suites and
holidays in space, let's take a look at the world's most lavish travel
experiences.
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