In Short:
– Walking away can be smarter than winning every real estate deal.
– Orium & Co prioritises client needs, offering guidance through emotional property decisions.

In real estate, knowing when to walk away can be wiser than striving to win every deal. On this episode of The Property Playbook, host Tim Graham is joined by Lisa Britcliff, co-founder of Orium & Co, to focuses on client-first advocacy in real estate.

Lisa’s team has over 40 years of experience guiding clients through significant transitions like divorce or loss, offering support beyond mere transactions.

Orium & Co aims to be genuinely client-led, helping clients navigate complex real estate decisions by leveraging extensive industry knowledge and a robust network of agents across Melbourne.

In Short:
– U.S. government reopens after 43-day shutdown, causing disruption and unpaid federal workers.
– Political divisions persist, with unresolved issues and nearly equal blame for the shutdown on both parties.

The U.S. government is set to reopen following the longest shutdown in history, lasting 43 days.

This shutdown disrupted air travel and food assistance, leaving over 1 million federal workers unpaid.Political divisions remain despite the funding package allowing the government to resume operations. Republican President Donald Trump’s administration continues to challenge Congress on financial matters, and unresolved health subsidies remain a key issue.

Discontent within the Democratic Party is evident, as moderates and liberals disagree on how to handle Trump’s presidency.

Federal employees affected by the shutdown will receive back pay, with payments expected to be completed by Wednesday. While Trump’s administration previously threatened to withhold pay, there are no current indications of this. The deal reached ensures that federal jobs safeguarded during the shutdown are maintained.

Air Travel Normalises

Air traffic is returning to normal after significant disruption during the shutdown.

The Department of Homeland Security announced bonuses for security screeners who worked extra shifts. State funding for food aid programs will be restored shortly, assisting millions of Americans dependent on these resources.

Polling reveals nearly equal blame for the shutdown is placed on both political parties. Upcoming funding decisions pose the threat of repeating the shutdown cycle as concerns about national debt persist.