Join in Geelong’s festive spirit this Christmas
More than 40 locations feature in this year’s Christmas program, so we’d love to see families celebrating all the free attractions on offer across...
You might stop working, but your money doesn’t
BY MATTHEW TORNEY // Muirfield Financial Services Record low interest rates make retirement planning difficult. And low returns from defensive asset classes traditionally favoured by...
Banks are increasing their fixed rates and decreasing their variable rates. What does that mean for home loans applicants?
BY LEIGH DELEDIO Director, UFinancial In the last month, 16 lenders have increased their fixed-rate home loans, including all big four banks. The Australia and New Zealand...
What is home equity and how can you use it to your advantage?
What exactly is home equity? Simply put, home equity is the difference between the current value of your property and how much you owe on it. If...
Lifechanger human superpower
At LifeChanger we get to work with thousands of young people in Australia and New Zealand building self-esteem, self-awareness, positive self-identity and resilience! In the...
Scotchmans Hill continues a tradition of absolute excellence
“GOOD wine can be made in the winery, but great wine is made in the vineyard.” Chief winemaker Robin Brockett says Scotchmans Hill focuses on...
Effortlessly enhance your pool with natural stone tiles and pavers
// With RMS Traders Embarking on your pool design project is an exciting time – finally your dream is coming to life! The reality is that...
Make silly season the “smart season”
// With Loan Market The dates are flying off the calendar and it won't be long until silly season invites start coming in. It's this time...
Hit refresh with Berkowitz Furniture
Sick and tired of your furniture? You’re not alone At Berkowitz, we’re hearing it from all over. After spending so much time at home, it’s...
Two specialists, one extraordinary kitchen
Sub-Zero, the food preservation specialist and Wolf, the cooking specialist, offer outstanding designs with timeless appeal and advanced performance features that provide simple and...
Opening the Bank of Mum and Dad? Know the risks
As house prices continue to surge, so do the requests for financial support from parents. Digital Financial Analytics reports about 60 per cent of first...
Understanding Family Law court changes
Recently, the family law landscape underwent a significant change. The two federal Courts that dealt with family law matters – the Federal Circuit Court...
New look for HF Richardson
HF Richardson is one of Victoria’s oldest privately owned real estate and livestock agencies and has been a mainstay in the Geelong community for...
When you shouldn’t self-manage your property
A few red flags to look out for, that may suggest self-managing your property is an accident waiting to happen. If you don't have time...
New RON project a win for carbon emissions
HEY legends, quite a lot has happened since my last column, both on council and in the community. Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming and...
Why your facade matters
Your home’s exterior is the first impression of your abode and your lifestyle; it’s also the one part of your house that’s on show...
Hillside first release sold out
Warralily continues to be Geelong's most sought-after community after selling out the first release of the premium Hillside neighbourhood at the Grange precinct on...
Agent Profile: Ben Jackson – Great Ocean Road Real Estate
As Anglesea's branch manager Ben's complete dedication to his career is mirrored in all other aspects of his life. Having made the move to the...
Priming your property for a spring sale
WITH BRENT HARTIGAN - SALES CONSULTANT – HAYDEN REAL ESTATE TORQUAY With the traditional spring selling season only just around the corner, it's time to...
Local sport flourishing in Armstrong Creek
IT has been a rather bleak winter with quite a few cool and wet days, coupled with the regional Victorian COVID lockdowns. But as we're...
Echuca Moama Silo Arts Trail Small towns & surrounds
It’s big, it’s bold, it’s beautiful, and it’s no wonder that the popularity of silo art has boomed across Australia over the past six...
Stylish single level living on display in Mount Duneed
Metricon is showcasing stylish single level family living in Mount Duneed with the unveiling of the Langdon and the Delta single-storey display homes in...
Top five tips for new landlords
Know your rights and responsibilities. Victoria has many new laws and regulations in place, to protect both you and your tenants (renter). The Residential Tenancies...
5 Tips To Successfully Host An Outdoor Event
Hosting an event is challenging as you need to ensure everyone would have fun. While an indoor setting is one of the...