It’s an unfortunate fact that building disasters do happen. But for those contemplating building or renovations, incorporating some key measures into your plans should ensure a much better result. Read More...

Gen X and Y Australians, stuck in the rent trap and struggling to save a deposit for a first home purchase, may well be called the Rent Generation, Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) President Graham Joyce said this week.

Home loan affordability plunged in the December quarter 2006 with 35.2 per cent of median weekly family income required to meet average loan repayments, according to the Deposit Power/REIA Home Loan Affordability Report. Read More...