Whether you're buying a home with plans for renovating or just wanting to do a few things around your home to make it more comfortable or up to date, your budget often plays a big role in your plans. So how do you get the most "bang for your buck" when it comes to renovating? These are my tips, based on my personal experience [...]
Do you change your decor depending on the season? I like to change things up as the weather starts to cool down or heat up. Winter brings out more soft furnishings - blankets, cushions and cosier stuff that feels warm and invites snuggling. In summer we go minimalist and bright to reflect the vibe of all things fun, active and outdoors. If you’ve got [...]
Last week we spoke about red flags to watch out for when you’re looking for a property to buy. But sometimes we may also be blinded by the green lights - all the great things about the house. So what are the green lights to look for? The first three things I always look for are location, budget and bones. If it's in a [...]
When you’re house shopping and find a property that ticks a lot of your boxes, it can be difficult to contain your excitement. Whilst this can be great because your hunt for the perfect home might be over, it can also be problematic if it blinds you from reality. The first thing we always recommend is to arrange an independent building & pest inspection [...]
As a mum, this is something that is a constant challenge for me. Do I give them pocket money? Do they have to work for it? What if one kid wants to earn money and is eager to do every job possible, and the other is too busy trying to keep up with school work to do anything more than that? Where do I [...]
How old is too old? How young is too young? Well it all depends on the context doesn’t it. What is it that you’re too old or too young for? I think it also depends a lot on the mindset. If you think you’re too old, then maybe you are. If your parents (or our laws) tell you you’re too young, then maybe you [...]
Finally, the news we’ve been waiting for! Yesterday, the RBA announced the first rate cut in four years. It was just 25 basis points, but it’s a start. The great news is that the big 4 banks are passing on the full rate cut on variable home loans which will be a relief for many home owners. For the average home loan of $600,000 [...]
It’s all just a decision, don’t you think? What do you want? What don’t you want? What will you do without to achieve it? What do you need to create to make it happen? Who do you need to enlist to help you get there? What do you need to let go of? The only thing I can truly control in life is my [...]
After all the excesses of December and January, we're often left with a less than healthy bank balance or a worryingly high credit card balance. Does this sound familiar? If it does, I'd love you to join a challenge with me of "No Spend Feb". It's not hard - you just need to only buy essentials. Nothing more, nothing less. You don't have to [...]
Have you ever wanted to take a big step into the unknown - or even a small step into somewhere that is out of your comfort zone? Did you manage to take the step or were you paralysed by fear? Or even just halted for a moment to think about the consequences? Or did you barge right in without thought of what could go [...]
