coronavirus

COVID-19 led us to panic-buy at the supermarket and to panic-sell on the sharemarket. As uncertainty around this global pandemic continues, Australia's economy will remain turbulent. Watching and acting on daily sharemarket price movements can soon ... More

The property market is still ticking over, but there are extra challenges for buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants. Here, experts answer nine questions about buying, selling and investing in property during the coronavirus pandemic. 1. What can ... More

Business isn't exactly booming right now. Many merchants have struggled to stay afloat during lockdown, with some owners resorting to government handouts, business financing and tax-free grants to get by . Fortunately there's good news. In light ... More

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept rates on hold at the historic low of 0.25%, as expected. But this hasn't stopped leading economists talking up the possibility of negative interest rates over the coming year. With the government's ... More

Savvy investors aren't just tipping more money into sharemarkets during COVID-19, they're seeking bargains on art, memorabilia and jewellery too. Lloyds Auctions normally runs 10 online certified art auctions per month in Australia, but this ... More

Diane Rae's businesses of Grandvewe Cheeses and Hartshorn Distillery were based around sheep and sheep products. Then coronavirus struck. Located near Woodbridge, half an hour south of Hobart, the business has been forced to closed its doors to ... More

Already facing a rapidly approaching deadline signaling the end of exemptions from capital gains tax, expats now face further challenges in selling their former family homes, with only COVID-19 to blame. Atlas Wealth Management managing director James ... More

Having stayed home during quarantine, and with winter ahead, most of us are expecting a hike in our energy bill, but you can get the cost down with a few changes. According to research by comparethemarket.com.au, 84% of Australians are expecting their ... More

Builders of new homes would receive a $50,000 cash incentive under a New Home Boost scheme proposed by the Property Council of Australia to reinvigorate the housing market, generate jobs and boost consumer confidence. "Some big and bold thinking is ... More

Social distancing restrictions mean many Aussies are dealing with reduced hours or income, or even unemployment. Although things are beginning to return to normal, many people are still struggling to afford their Internet bill. The good news is that ... More