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There is a long-held maxim in the property market to "sell in spring". But is it true, and does it apply during this year's pandemic? The saying stems from the belief that when the sun comes out, buyers are about. "It's a combination of three ... More

It's party time for first home buyers who are willing to buy new properties, with plenty of free money on offer as governments move to support the construction industry in the wake of COVID-19 - for example, up to $76,070, including stamp duty concessions ... More

The COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a new wave of inquiries from people interested in moving from capital cities to regional areas, according to real estate agents. The pandemic has meant a lot of people experienced working from home virtually full time ... More

Australians have had to adapt after their livelihoods took a hit from government restrictions introduced to curb the spread of coronavirus. In this series called Making It Work , we look at how individuals and businesses have pivoted to stay afloat ... More

The most successful property investors in 2020 will be those who think small. For the past six years, including 2019, it's all been about big: the two big cities, their boom, their downturn and their recovery. Mercifully, 2020 will see the focus ... More

Drought and bushfire has been blamed for declining financial comfort across regional Australia, now at an eight year low. However, ME Bank's latest Household Financial Comfort Report shows financial comfort in metropolitan households lifted 3% in ... More

If you're in Sydney today you're in a good position to help our struggling drought affected regional small businesses. In Sydney's Martin Place between the hours of 8am and 8pm around 20-bush based makers and creators will be based near ... More