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What will you do with the rate cut?It was the rate relief news many Australians have been waiting for, as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) slashed rates by 50 basis points at its May meeting....

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Renters want a place to call homeA quick scan of my local newsagent's 'homes' magazines shelves and one thing is clear; glossy cover after glossy cover is dedicated to the homeowner - while tens...

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Band-Aid for a budget blowoutWhen it comes to renovating, even with the strictest of budgets installed, overspending is almost always guaranteed. Here are my tips to get out of debt quickly...

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Will you stick to your New Year's resolutions?If you've made a New Year's wish-list, then it's time to turn your ambitions into actions!

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Virtual renovations lead to real salesThinking of selling but can't afford to outlay the thousands of dollars needed to spruce your place up before inspection? A new digital technology could be the...

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Renovating is not just for the rich There's been a dramatic shift in the way Australians approach money since the global financial crisis, a change that's been reflected in the way we renovate!

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Solo renovatorsHearing of a friend's recent triumphant attempt to assemble a new TV unit - all on her own - got me thinking about the challenges that some single people face...

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How to make money renovatingYou would have heard the renovation advice: 'don't overcapitalise!' But what exactly does that mean and how can you ensure that all of your hard work results in...

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Live big in a smaller homeAustralians’ love affair with big homes may be coming to an end with a new Australian Bureau of Statistics report revealing that the average home size is beginning...

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Advice for first-time renovatorsThinking of renovating your home? Before you lift a hammer read this; it might just save you.

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Thinking of selling? Read this first!It's not simply luck that makes two homes of similar age, size, location and aspect sell at drastically different prices. It's careful planning and some clever...

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Smart renovation tips for your bathroomThere are a number of ways you can add serious value to your home without blowing a year's salary and if you want to know how - and how to fund it, then you've...

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Plastic fantasticFor many Australians, having a credit card can seem like having access to free money. But given that we swiped our way to a new record of almost $50 billion in...

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Why indecision can cost youIf you’ve ever renovated, or even painted a property, then you’d know one of the stumbling blocks is settling on a design and colour scheme for your makeover. But...

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Why renovating is cool againThe revival of reality home improvement programs on TV in recent weeks may be enough to spike DIY interest in even the least handy among us.

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Change your life with just $2,000There’s less than a week until the end of the 2011 financial year and come tax time many of you will have already mentally spent your tax return – a weekend project...

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Hate paying fees? You’re not aloneIf you had a spare $500 in cash what would you do with it? At the moment, you’re probably giving it to your bank in the form of fees. That’s the amount Australian...

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Bargain time for thrifty renovatorsI love a good deal – whether it’s on a big-ticket item, an eBay find or even a price beat at my local hardware store because I feel pride in my innate frugality!

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Put household bills on iceWhile May wasn't officially winter, meteorologists have already clocked record chills across Australia! Many of us are bunking down, cranking up the dial on...

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