While the flooding rains of recent years have created a sense of security around water supply, it’s only a matter of time before Australia will cycle back into drought, so water consumption remains an important issue for all of us. As well as an ecological and practical concern, it’s a financial one too: homes and businesses pay for the water they use.
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With electricity prices going through the roof, solar power is becoming an increasingly attractive option for Wagga homeowners. However, the options on offer can be confusing, a situation which isn’t helped by retailers presenting themselves as independent, neutral advisers. It’s important to do your own research, and beware of older internet pages with outdated information or information relevant to different climates. A good place to …
Continue readingThe Australian Bureau of Statistics has released figures from the 2011 Census, providing insight into Wagga Wagga’s direction and current housing climate. Riverina residents are continuing to embrace the Australian dream of owning their own home, with more people owning a home than 5 years ago. However, the current financial climate means that dream is becoming harder to reach, with more people still paying a …
Continue readingWhen the economy tightens there is financial impact on everyone; businesses, employees, young singles, families and the elderly. It can also significantly affect property investors. There are often circumstances, such as unemployment, that are out of anyone’s control. What if your tenants financial circumstances change and they cannot afford to pay rent? Who will pay?
Continue readingThe New South Wales Government has recently made some changes to grants for First Home Buyers and those purchasing existing homes. With all the different grants and saving available, it is hard to know what you could be eligible for. We have outlined what grants you could be entitled to and what changes have been made to existing grants.
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