Households Overspending by $2000 on Winter Heating - Climate Council
According to a report from the Climate Council released earlier this year, many Australian...
Outer Eastern Suburbs Among Fastest Selling in Melbourne, Survey Finds
According to new figures from PropTrack, a cluster of Melbourne’s outer Eastern suburbs contains...
Average Cost of Electricity in Melbourne
Are you looking for the best electricity rates in the Melbourne area? Well, here is everything you...
What is a Utility Bill?
Whether you’re renting or a homeowner, you’ve most definitely come across the term utility bill. In...
Simple Tips to Reduce Your Electricity Bill
Lowering your electricity bills and improving your household's energy efficiency doesn't have to be...
Electricity Tariffs and Charges in Australia Explained
A tariff always determines the price of your electricity bill. This tariff, along with other...
A Guide to Changing Electricity Providers
It can be difficult to determine who’s the most suitable electricity provider for your home or...
Melbourne cost of living 2023 : monthly household expenses breakdown
If you're looking to move soon be sure to connect with HOOD.
Understanding Energy Meter Identification Numbers in Australian Homes
If you've ever looked at your energy bill and wondered what those numbers and codes mean, you're...
Electricity Providers for Small Businesses
As a small business owner, every second of your time counts towards your business's success. With...
Australian-owned Energy Companies
Many homeowners are looking to support locally grown businesses. While most consider this critical...
Connecting Electricity to Your New Property
Moving home is a stressful yet exciting experience. Whether you're moving into a rental property or...
What is a kWh? - Kilowatt hours & Costs Explained
Can you say with confidence that you understand your power bills? While most will look towards the...
Peak and Off-peak Electricity Times
Just like the peak travel times you run into on your morning commute, your energy usage will also...
Electricity Tariff and Prices in Queensland
Are you planning a move to Queensland anytime soon? If you’ve never lived in Queensland, it may be...
Understanding the Energy Market in Western Australia
How do you access electricity providers in Perth? Connecting your home to an electricity provider...
A Guide to Electricity Usage Monitors in Australia
What is an electricity usage monitor? Are you looking for a way to reduce your electricity usage?...
How to calculate monthly rent from weekly or annual rates
Let’s get right to it. To determine your monthly rent from a weekly figure, here’s what you’ll need...
How Mission Australia Helped Paul Find Stability and Hope
Paul, a 21-year-old from Darwin who grew up near Dubbo in Western NSW, arrived in Sydney as a...
What’s the deal with 5G home internet? How fast is it really?
5G Coverage in Australia 5G home internet works exactly the same way mobile data works on your...
Urgent & Weekend Electricity Connections - How It Works In Australia
How quickly can I get an urgent electricity connection? Unfortunately the answer to this question...
What’s actually happening in Australia’s property market in 2023?
Inflation and Interest Rates To get the obvious out of the way: we are not in a normal situation,...
Moving Truck Rentals: What to Look Out For
Truck Size Matters Choosing the right truck size is crucial to a successful move. If you rent a...
Choosing the right mobile plan in 2023
According to the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s (ACMA) 2020 Communication Report,...
Getting Settled Into Your New Home
Look Around First, take some time to get to know your new neighbourhood. Go for a walk around the...
Moving On A Budget 2023
Plan ahead The first step in moving house on a budget is to plan ahead. The more time you have to...
Five Tips To Improve Cybersecurity In Your Home
Are you concerned about the security devices in your home? With the increasing popularity of...
The State of Smart Home Tech in 2023
Smart home technology is quickly becoming the go-to solution for many homeowners in Australia. It...
Smart Meter
What is a smart meter? A smart meter is utilised to record and measure your electricity usage at...
A Guide to Choosing the Best Energy- Efficient Heaters in Australia 2022
The demand for energy- efficient appliances keeps increasing as an eco-friendly lifestyle becomes...
How Energy Efficiency Standards Work in Australia - Seven-Star Home
With Australian building ministers expected to increase the required residential energy efficiency...
You can now move with over 50 removalists with HOOD!
HOOD is proud to announce that we’ve partnered with 50 removalists in Australia!
How to seduce your real estate agent
Applying for a rental is about a lot more than just money, your residential history and a 200-word...
ShareHome Economics 101
If you live with housemates, you’re all too familiar with this situation. You come home from a long...
How to survive your first year at uni in sydney
Getting nervous about your first year at university? Don’t fret, HOOD is here to give you a head...
How to redirect ALL of your mail to your new house
Here’s a quick checklist from HOOD to make sure your mail gets forwarded to your new house when you...
Six moving hacks to help you pack like a pro
Want to move house like a pro? Here’s six moving life hacks that will turn your next shift into a...
Melbourne's best streets to see Christmas Lights in 2021
Looking for the best neighbourhoods and streets to find impressive light displays this Christmas?...
Can you have two internet connections in one house?
You sure can! Technically you can have as many internet connections as you like. Here’s HOOD’s...
Rental laws in Victoria: what are my rights as a renter (2021)
Rental laws – like anything legal – can get muddy and difficult to understand. Here’s HOOD’s simple...
Top tips for first-time renters – from house hunting to a smooth move
Moving out of home as a first-time renter is daunting; everything feels new and there’s so much to...
Sydney vs. Melbourne: Cost of Living Breakdown
Want to know if it’ll be more expensive to live in Melbourne or Sydney? Here’s HOOD’s comprehensive...
Moving house with dogs | Tips to keep your canine calm
Moving house is stressful enough for us humans, but especially confusing for our pups. Here’s some...
Six moving hacks to help you pack like a pro
Want to move house like a pro? Here’s six moving hacks that will turn your next shift into a...
How to use every inch of your moving truck: ‘Tetris’ packing tips
Packing your own moving truck? If you’ve ever done it before, you’ll know there’s a bit of an art...
What's the Average Cost of Electricity Across Different States?
If you’re anything like many other Australians, you may be wondering what’s going on with...
HOOD & Mission Australia partnership: helping vulnerable families
HOOD is proud to announce a partnership with Mission Australia – an integrated nationwide service...
The best moving house checklist ever
Moving can be daunting and a lot of work. We want you to know it doesn’t have to be this way. We’ve...
How to secure the rental property you want
In the market for a new place? Here’s a guide from HOOD packed full of tips and tricks for finding...
How to tell your landlord you’re moving out + free email template
Moving soon? Not sure how to break it off with your landlord? Here’s HOOD’s step-by-step guide on...
How much does it cost to move house in Australia?
Whether you’re doing it yourself or hiring professionals, moving into a new place can cost a lot....
How electricity connection fees work in Australia
Unpacking boxes in the dark? Doesn’t sound like much fun, so you’d better get your electricity...
Four things you’ll want to know before buying your first home
Congratulations! The fact that you’re here means you might be on the cusp of a huge life milestone....
Australian Cost of Living: Budgeting Tips
Here’s HOOD’s Australian cost of living breakdown for housing, utilities and general expenses such...
Melbourne cost of living: monthly household expenses breakdown
Moving in or to Melbourne? Here’s HOOD’s essential breakdown to help you budget for monthly...
Sydney cost of living: housing, utilities, expenses breakdown
Thinking of moving to Sydney? Here’s HOOD’s breakdown to help with your monthly utilities, housing...
Can I still move house during lockdown?
Can you still move during a lockdown? Yes! But there may be a few catches depending on which state...
Announcing how you can support local businesses with HOOD’s new search feature
When you are moving home, chances are you have been to the suburb a few times. But living and...
Moving to Sydney, one of the most relaxing cities in the world
So, you’re moving to Sydney! Already excited? Yeah, you must be! I remember the first time I went...
Let your thumbs do the talking! The HOOD chatbot
Ask any mover, and they’ll tell you one of the most stressful parts of moving is preparation and...
COVID-19 Moving Guide: Keep Customers Safe
With COVID-19 restrictions and new lockdown orders, it’s important to know what steps and...
What to Consider if You’re Moving During a Pandemic
The effects of the Coronavirus pandemic has affected Melburnians in many ways and brought about...
Hello Melbourne! The Moving Platform of the Future
We’re here to help you move Like all cities around the world, Melbourne is facing a challenging...
Moving During the Coronavirus Pandemic
A Message About COVID-19 Updated August 5, 2020
5 Tips for Keeping Your Cool During a Move
The notion of moving all of your worldly possessions across the country, or even the city, can feel...
Taking the Plunge: Tips For Buying Your First Home
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How HOOD Can Reduce the Pains of Moving Home
Moving can be stressful. HOOD’s vision is to create a global marketplace and chatbot assistant to...