I grew up in the suburbs, in a big house with a backyard to run around in. I don’t have children yet, but I’ve always thought that when the time comes, I would move out of my apartment in the city to somewhere more child-appropriate — like the suburbs.
But according to [...]
The promise of the pitter patter of little feet is a wonderful and exciting thing for expecting parents. The often-accompanying ringing of cash registers – not so much.
A study in 2002 by NATSEM (National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling) revealed at that time, that the cost of raising a child from birth to age [...]
Granny flats are no longer just for Granny.
They also work for older kids who need their own space, parents that need their own space, or those that could do with some rental income from a paying tenant.
With interest rates expected to rise, median property prices up around 12 per cent over the last 12 months, [...]
While moving house is stressful for the whole family, it can be much harder on children than adults. Kids often feel anxious, scared and unsettled when it comes to moving into new surroundings. That’s why it’s important to make any move an easy a transition as possible. Here’s how.
Plan your move
Before moving day it’s important [...]