It’s no secret that the cost of housing in Australia has been on the up and up. Which is perhaps why more Australians are taking alternative routes into the property market.

For one thing, it’s become more common for parents to help their children get a foot in the door. This may include:

Credit rating bureau Experian has warned Australians that new credit card reporting requirements will allow lenders to view a greater volume of information relating to a borrower’s financial history.

In short, if you’re going for a loan, a potential lender can check out your background in more depth than ever before. And most Australians don’t even know these changes are on the horizon.

If you own your own business, you are probably no stranger to the roller coaster of challenges that come along with operating one.

From paying employees, managing invoices to suppliers and working out schedules, a business owner really has to be a pro at much more than just their industry.