The current economic and market uncertainties makes it hard to ignore savings wherever possible. So if your home is optimized to use energy as efficiently as possible, then it will not only be comfortable, it will also save you money over time. So here are some ideas that could help you conserve energy and trim costs without significantly affecting your lifestyle.
Repairs and maintenance, like a regular health check-up, helps to extend the life of your home, even new ones. Things do go wrong and damage can happen due to excess wear and tear or accidents. So it pays to have some kind of seasonal repair and maintenance schedule for your home’s upkeep to ensure that your home remains a functional and comfortable place to live.
If you live in your own two or three bedroom property and thinking of renting out the extra room[s] to help meet some of your expenses then ensure you consult your accountant or the Australian Tax Office (ATO) before doing so. It could affect your income tax and CGT liabilities.
Many still believe that the best way to find out about a community is to go there in person to check it out. This may be so but given the travel restriction in place there is another way - via the internet.
