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Housing affordability is getting worse
Hi Franklin, are you renting and unable to comfortably afford your own home?
About 81% of people in your community have said they are unable to afford a house within the cheapest 25% of the area - and it's said to be getting worse. Is this something you are struggling with? What are house prices like in your neighbourhood?
What do you think needs to be done to help change these results?
To see the statistics from the Government's latest housing affordability measure, click here.
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What's the best way to keep grocery shopping bills down?
We are still feeling the pinch and the weekly shop is no different. So we are after your cost-saving tips please, neighbours!
What’s the best way you've found to cut down on your grocery bill? Share below (and hear tips from others!)
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Show us your winter craft or DIY projects
When we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.
Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may just inspire someone else!
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How much are you paying for your bin tags?
With bin tags on the way out, we want to hear how much you are still spending on them.
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