When you eat a heavy meal, it can often make you feel sluggish afterward and even disrupt sleep. But getting up and taking a short walk after eating can help combat this. Not only is walking a great low-impact activity to help you stay healthy overall, it can specifically aid digestion and control ... Read more
Six tips for autumn home improvement
With autumn here, now is the perfect time to make improvements around your home and get your property in tiptop shape for winter. Here are some ideas for the to-do list. Roof repair Small roof leaks will make it harder to keep your house warm in winter. Inspect your roof for damage (or have a ... Read more
Elixir Christmas Party 2018
Hope you all had a good time!! Click to view photos Back to the Newsletter ... Read more
Smart tips for paying off your home loan sooner
Wondering how to pay off your home loan sooner? We look at some things you could do. Despite some small rises in 2018 and possible future increases, Australian home loan interest rates remain at historic lows. Used in conjunction with low rates, here are some extra steps that can speed up loan ... Read more
Can you really lose weight just by walking? By Bella Fowler
I am one of those people who walks everywhere. If the destination’s under an hour away, I won’t even think about taking public transport or ordering an Uber. In fact when I moved to Sydney a few months back, my number one priority when looking for a place to live was whether it was walking ... Read more
Conference Update-Andrew Rae
Godfrey Pembroke, our licensee, recently held their biennial Conference on the Gold Coast and I thought I would share some of the highlights. The conference was three full days of content and the agenda was jam packed! The sessions ranged from Technical and Legislation updates; updates from ... Read more
Budget Breakdown: Implications for Property Buyers and Sellers
How will 2018’s Budget affect the national property market? For buyers and sellers alike, we take a look at what you need to know. The 2017 Budget had a strong focus on housing supply and affordability. This year, housing took a back seat with no new, direct measures for first homebuyers or ... Read more
Top 4 Flower Festivals in Australia
Nothing says spring more than bright, eye-catching flowers coloring in the vast Australian landscape. Various destinations around the country embrace the floral theme by hosting vibrant flower festivals each spring. Find out more about Australia's flower festivals that take place in the southern ... Read more
Economic Insights from PIMCO Advisory Board
The first half of 2018 has shaped up to be a fairly volatile year with regards to equity markets. We have had a correction in both Australian and Global Equity markets in February/March only to then post a recovery in April/May. We have and continue to remain cautious with regards to our outlook ... Read more
Why You Should Pick Up the Pace When You Walk
Slow walkers may have new reason to speed up their stroll. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine finds that fast walkers — and even average-speed walkers — are considerably less likely to die early than those who walk slowly. Compared to slowpokes, fast and average-speed ... Read more