Tis the season to avoid online scammers In a bid to avoid Christmas crowds, online shopping during the festive season is very appealing. And while the ease andconvenience of shopping from the comfort of home is a positive, it’s still important to be aware of simple security measures to ensure … [Read more...] about Christmas Safety
House deposits – is Airbnb the answer? New company offering down payments with a catch
Down payment with a catch It’s getting harder and harder for many to enter the housing market, but a new start-up in America is making it a little easier for those wanting to purchase a home…but it comes with a catch.A 29-year-old entrepreneur from Seattle, Yifan Zhang has come up with a … [Read more...] about House deposits – is Airbnb the answer? New company offering down payments with a catch
Airbnb – what are your rights?
Do you have rights to share your home? Airbnb has become a central player in the sharing economy in the last decade. While its usage has presented opportunities to ease the financial burden of a mortgage, there are legal implications that hosts of strata-titled properties should be aware of.In … [Read more...] about Airbnb – what are your rights?
Cyclone season is upon us
That’s not a cyclone…this is a cyclone Although the effects of Cyclones Debbie, Yasi, Marcia and Larry are generally well known, these are dwarfed by Cyclone Mahina.Cyclone Mahina is the deadliest cyclone in recorded Australian history, striking Bathurst Bay in Cape York on the 4th March 1899, … [Read more...] about Cyclone season is upon us