Danielle Austin
Five things to consider when building a fire pit in your backyard
Are you considering building a fire pit in your backyard? It's a great way to enjoy your backyard and socialise with your friends and family.
Danielle Austin23 Sep 2020 | 8 min read
Getting a home loan for a studio apartment approved
Loan approvals for small properties can be hard to achieve. If you're looking to buy a studio apartment, these tips can help increase your chance of success
Danielle Austin21 Aug 2020 | 7 min read
NSW government slashes stamp duty for first home buyers
From August 1 first home buyers in NSW will benefit from huge cuts to stamp duty, with the change seeing properties under $800,000 exempt from the tax.
Danielle Austin30 Jul 2020 | 4 min read
Federal Government HomeBuilder stimulus creates buyer confusion
The Federal Government's HomeBuilder stimulus scheme aims to inject up to $668 million into the economy by offering grants to home builders and renovators.
Danielle Austin08 Jul 2020 | 5 min read
How will high unemployment affect Australia’s property market
Over the coming years, the health of the Australian property market will be dependant on how high unemployment figures are handled.
Danielle Austin29 Jun 2020 | 7 min read
Rise of the Online Tradie
Australian tradies are finding ways to make the most of digital resources through creating new 'online tradie' services that offer increased efficiency.
Danielle Austin25 Jun 2020 | 7 min read
How your job can boost your home loan options
Here are some of the ways that your job and the stability of your job may be able to boost your home loan options and increase your home loan success rate.
Danielle Austin10 Jun 2020 | 5 min read
Pressure mounts on NSW government to abolish stamp duty taxes
Potential changes to the way stamp duty is applied could be about to hit NSW, a move that would aim to make home-buying easier by slashing the upfront cost.
Danielle Austin03 Jun 2020 | 5 min read
Teach your kids how to save and manage their money
Teaching your children about money is a task that starts at a young age and an important life skill that you can pass on with these tips.
Danielle Austin02 Jun 2020 | 8 min read
Public auctions are back on in Sydney and Melbourne
Public auctions have resumed and clearance rates appear to be on the rise though experts say the results might not be indicative of the future.
Danielle Austin21 May 2020 | 6 min read
Are Myer and David Jones still making sales?
A rise in home improvement and self care sales has shown that online shopping may be the lifeline that department stores such as Myer and David Jones need.
Danielle Austin19 May 2020 | 7 min read
The 20 must-have smart products for your home
In the last 100 years we've come so far - why not go a little further? The 20 smart products you need in your home to make modern life even easier.
Danielle Austin19 May 2020 | 13 min read
House prices continue to drop amid coronavirus pandemic
Economists are predicting that major falls could hit the Australian property market soon with Canberra, Perth, Darwin and Brisbane already seeing a hit.
Danielle Austin15 May 2020 | 5 min read
How the big banks move to minimum repayments could be detrimental
CommBank's choice to implement automatic minimum mortgage repayments is facing backlash from customers who believe it should be 'opt-in' not 'opt-out'.
Danielle Austin07 May 2020 | 5 min read
Solar Energy: Solution for climate change?
Australia's recent bushfire season saw climate change make headlines around the world, prompting many to further consider renewables such as solar energy.
Danielle Austin29 Apr 2020 | 7 min read
How are restaurants and bars adapting to new COVID-19 policies?
How your favourite bars, restaurants and local haunts are innovating new business models during the COVID-19 induced shutdown.
Danielle Austin27 Apr 2020 | 8 min read
CBA to move mortgagors to minimum repayments
Come May 1, Commonwealth Bank will be introducing automatic loan repayment reductions to existing customers in a bid to bring relief to household finances and to help the economy.
Danielle Austin22 Apr 2020 | 4 min read
The future of digital banking and home loans
Thanks to open banking and emerging technologies, the way we bank is said to look very different in the near future as we further embrace digitisation.
Danielle Austin20 Apr 2020 | 5 min read
Optus and Telstra waive fees for healthcare workers
Australia's largest telcos - Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone - have all announced ways they will be doing their bit to support frontline healthcare workers.
Danielle Austin15 Apr 2020 | 4 min read