Industry commentators expect capital city rent to increase by 7 per cent this year, outrunning inflation figures and bettering last year’s growth. A RP Data research report revealed that rental rates in capital cities rose 4.2 per cent in 2010, above the 2.7 per cent official inflation rate during the same period. In the regional [...]
Epping residents get a special treat with a concert from jazz singer Grace Knight, scheduled for Friday, 4 February at the Epping Club. The multi-talented vocalist, saxophone player and songwriter will be performing songs from her most recent album, as well as her most requested tracks as part of her Sydney tour in February and [...]
Instead of spending time outdoors, playing volleyball on the beach and drinking beer over a barbie, researchers say that by 2020 the average Australian is likely to work longer hours and spend more time surfing the web and playing video games! There are also shifts predicted for the property market as population density increases in [...]
The latest industry research shows that men who have a home loan are more likely to review their finances this year than women in a similar situation. The research data revealed that 51 per cent of female mortgage holders did not envision making any changes to their finances in the near future, as opposed to [...]
On Wednesday 26 January, 2011, there will be multiple events in Hornsby Shire to choose from to celebrate Australia Day. In Hornsby Park, the Country Women’s Association will serve tea and scones, and there will be a free jumping castle for the kids and a variety of free entertainment for the community’s enjoyment, from 10 [...]
Increasing food prices, utility bill costs and interest rates raises are expected to have continuing impact on families attempting to stay on top of their home loan repayments in 2011. Managing your household budget can, however, become much easier when employing a few simple financial strategies. Now is the perfect time to draw your financial [...]
Eco Garden at Fagan Park is a great local place for Hornsby Shire residents, who wish to learn more about environmentally friendly and sustainable gardening. Join in the workshops and school holiday activities, which are held regularly throughout the year. If growing your own food is something you would be interested in pursuing, you can [...]
Local community members are encouraged to help with the Queensland flood relief efforts, as Hornsby Council is preparing its fundraising appeal and making plans to commit their staff to help with the reconstruction and recovery from the natural disaster that has unexpectedly struck on such a large scale. Hornsby Mayor Nick Berman announced to the [...]
Building societies have recently experienced unprecedented double-digit growth in terms of the number of loans granted to new home buyers, who increasingly tend to prefer non-bank lenders to help them finance their properties. Building society loan approval numbers increased by 12.2 per cent, with the overall value of the loans rising by 21.1 per cent, [...]
Hornsby Council has organised free chipping to celebrate “Mulch Day” on Sunday, 16 January, 2011. Bring any freshly cut branches and prunings with you on the day and take your fresh supply of mulch home! Mulch helps the soil in your garden retain moisture, thereby saving water. It also feeds the soil by providing fresh [...]