renting

If you're feeling the pinch during the coronavirus crisis, here are seven ways to cut back your spending on everyday expenses. 1. Rent Speak to your landlord about decreasing your rent. If you've been a good tenant, this puts you in a better ... More

There's always a thrill in finding money you didn't know you had, whether it's under the sofa cushions or in the pockets of the pants you are about to wash. But there are potentially bigger sums out there for you to find. There is around ... More

Can't pay your rent? If you have been impacted by COVID-19, the good news is that you can't be evicted for six months. Each state and territory government are releasing much needed rent relief guidelines to assist financially distressed tenants, following ... More

If you're having trouble finding answers to how the coronavirus pandemic will affect your household budget, here are 10 money questions we've been asked this week. 1. I lost my job - can I get early access to my super? Unemployed or underemployed ... More

On the eve of the government announcing help for tenants who can't pay the rent, landlords are asking for assistance from government, regulators and banks to pay their mortgages. "Let's be clear - landlords understand the situation. The vast ... More

With 8 million Australians renting three million properties, what do you do if you can't pay the rent because of the impact of coronavirus? So far state and federal governments haven't announced measures to freeze rents. Banks are giving customers ... More

Home ownership is all but a pipe dream for many Australians as they're kept out of the market by soaring property prices. While this narrative holds true for major metropolitan areas, home ownership remains a reality in other parts of the country. ... More

I live in Sydney with my wife and two young kids. I plan to buy a second home in the next two years, which I assume will cost between $900,000 and $1.2 million. I'm looking to buy in a suburb with a good government school, otherwise I need to pay for ... More

One of the success stories of the sharing economy has been Airbnb, which matches private accommodation to potential renters. But getting involved in letting part of your home through Airbnb can deliver a nasty, and little understood, tax sting. Broadly ... More

Q. I am 34 and earn $116,000 before tax. My wife, Melissa, earns about $125,000. We live in regional WA in housing supplied by our employer for below-market rent. We have two investment properties in Perth: one house valued at $610,000 with a $544,000 ... More