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How to throw a Christmas feast on a budget

If you’re feeling the financial squeeze this Christmas, fear not. You don’t have to sacrifice a great Christmas feast just to save some dollars. With our easy tips, you can put on an impressive spread that won’t break the bank. Let your guests help Most guests will ask if they can contribute something to the…

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Five things you can do now for a chaos-free Christmas

With less than a month to go until Christmas, you may already be having nightmares about the pending chaos, waking up in the middle of the night, and making to-do lists in your mind, only to forget them in the morning. If you’re anything like us, the seemingly impending chaos will be causing you some…

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Transform your garden with tips from The Block 2022

This year’s theme on The Block was “tree change” so it’s no surprise that gardens took center stage. City townhouses were swapped for family homes on country-sized 10-acre blocks, and contestants took full advantage of the extra space. So what can The Block teach us about the latest in garden design? If you want to…

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Smart strategies to lessen mortgage stress

Today’s announcement by the RBA sees interest rates rise by another 0.25%, adding around $30 per month for every $100,000 borrowed. With the average mortgage size hovering around $600,000, that’s an extra $180 per month. Today’s rate rise is the seventh consecutive hike this year. Together, they have taken the cash rate from a record…

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Federal Budget 2022 – bread and butter, with very little sugar on top

The new Labor Government handed down its first budget yesterday. Already dubbed a ‘bread and butter’ budget, it is characterised by spending restraint in the face of skyrocketing inflation and global uncertainty. Today’s economic outlook is very different to the March budget. That budget, delivered by the former Government, contained all the short-term cash splashes…

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How to termite-proof your garden

Did you know that termites cause more damage to Australian homes than flood, fire and natural disasters alone? The CSIRO estimates that they cause about $1b worth of damage each year and that 80% of homes in Australia are within just 25 metres of a termite nest. Termite damage is often not covered by your…

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Elders tops the charts at the REINT awards

The annual Real Estate Institute Northern Territory (REINT) Awards for Professional Excellence was held on 8 October, with Elders Darwin and Elders Katharine both recognised.Held at the glamorous Mindil Beach Casino Resort, the 2022 awards boasted a tropical Havana Nights theme and Latin-infused entertainment. Elders Darwin were multi-award-winners on the night. They took out the…

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Master Suites – Inspiration from The Block 2022

If you are looking for some inspiration for your master suite makeover, the Block offers plenty of direction. This year’s brief is to showcase luxury country living. From rich textures to fireplaces and deep bathtubs, we’ve seen plenty of indulgence and some beautiful finishes that will have you soaking in luxury! Master Bedrooms Colours inspired…

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Competition for rural property remains strong despite interest rate rises

Elders Rural Property Update has been released today, analysing the movement of rural property values for quarter one of 2022. The report shows the sector remains strong nationally with very tight supply and high confidence, despite rising interest rates. Key points of the first quarter (Q1) update include: Transaction volume tightened significantly, decreasing nationally by…

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What a Labor win means for home buyers

On 21 May 2022 Australians went to the polls to vote in the 47th Parliament of Australia. A long tense night ended in a victory for the Australian Labor Party, with a drastically expanded cross bench winning seats at the expense of blue ribbon Liberals. But what does the result mean for home owners, would-be…

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