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Australian home price average tops $1 million
Property values nationally have passed a major milestone with the average home price pushing through […]

How you could boost your home’s value by $118,000 (and save on bills)
With winter temps falling, chances are your power bills will rise. This helps explain why […]

Plot twist: home owners keep repayments on hold as rates fall
Despite two much-awaited rate cuts this year, plenty of Australian households are keeping their mortgage […]

RBA cuts the cash rate for the second time this year to 3.85%
Australian borrowers have received another reprieve with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today cutting […]

Fact or fiction: do property values double every 10 years?
It’s a common belief that real estate values double every decade. But is this true? […]

Albo re-elected: what’s on the board for home buyers and owners?
The votes have been cast and it’s clear Labor will hold the reins of federal […]

Myth buster: do weekly repayments pay off an offset loan faster?
There’s a common misconception around offset account home loans that making loan repayments more frequently […]

Could US tariffs be good news for Aussie home owners?
Tariff-triggered cuts to interest rates could be just around the corner, with Australian borrowers the […]

Election 2025: what’s on offer for first home buyers?
Australians will head to the polls on May 3, and with housing affordability shaping up […]

Home owners notch up gains of $230,000 in just 5 years
Did you know that the average home owner saw their property’s value rise $46,000 per […]

Why 1-in-2 families are thinking of refinancing
The RBA may have swiped left on an April rate cut, but plenty of home […]

Sounds of silence: how traffic noise can impact property values
‘Close to public transport’ is often touted as a plus for home buyers. But new […]

5 fun (and budget-friendly) ideas for an Easter staycation
This Easter offers more than chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. It brings a rare […]

Low cost renos to help keep your home cosy this autumn
It’s been a long, hot summer, but the seasons are shifting and it’s time to […]

Was that the shortest property downturn ever?
The so-called market ‘downturn’ we saw over the last few months was a blink-and-you-miss-it affair. […]

Major change coming to mortgage rules for university grads
Good news for the three million Australians who have a student debt. New rules are […]

RBA cuts the cash rate for the first time since 2020
Finally, a long-awaited reprieve for borrowers. The Reserve Bank of Australia has today cut the […]

The scheme that’s helped 193,000 Aussies buy a first home
If you’re in the market for a first home, there’s one scheme you should know […]

What happens to my home loan if interest rates fall?
Great news for home owners – plenty of economists are tipping an RBA rate cut […]

The top 5 location turn-offs for Aussie home buyers
Ever spotted a bargain property and then thought to yourself: ‘What’s the catch?’ Well, more […]

How to finance your 2025 home renovation
Bathroom blitz? Kitchen kit out? Or perhaps some landscaping love might be on your house […]

Decisions decisions… Fixed-rate vs variable home loan rate
Amid growing expectations of rate cuts in 2025, sticking with a variable home loan rate […]

House, apartment or townhouse? The pros and cons of each
There’s much more to property in Australia than just houses or units. And if you’re […]

Three financial New Year’s resolutions to tackle 2025 head-on
How are your New Year’s resolutions coming along? If you’re like most people, they’re likely […]

Merry Christmas! And thanks for your support in 2024!
With the holiday season upon us, we’d like to express our heartfelt thanks to all […]

Have you refinanced recently? It could be time this summer break
If you haven’t looked into refinancing since the start of higher interest rates, it might […]

How did property prices go in 2024? And what’s tipped for 2025?
As we head towards the end of 2024, let’s take a look at how property […]

Thinking of buying a holiday home? Here’s what to weigh up
The coming weeks will see millions of Aussies enjoy a well-earned getaway, and for some, […]

Thinking of installing a swimming pool for summer?
There are few better ways to beat the summer heat than floating in your very […]

Buying land to build on later: what you need to know
You’ve seen the perfect piece of land but you’re not quite ready to build. No […]

Do you really need a building inspection?
Your home is possibly the most valuable asset you will ever own. So it’s worth […]

Can we expect the RBA to cut back rates this summer?
With just one RBA rate decision left for 2024, homeowners may be holding onto hopes […]

How much does LMI really add to a home’s cost?
Saving for a 20% house deposit is like house training a wilful Labrador. It requires […]

How to nail a home loan if you’re self-employed
It’s the great Australian dream for many: giving the 9-to-5 grind the flick and running […]

What’s going on with negative gearing?
Negative gearing is in the headlines again. But what is it all about, and could […]

How long it takes to save a deposit (and how to fast-track it)
Planning to buy your first home? It takes (on average) about five to six years […]

Could rate cuts mean house prices heat up again?
Thinking of holding off buying until interest rates fall? Wait until you see what could […]

Why 9 out of 10 first-home buyers use a mortgage broker
Remember the first time you stepped into a gym? It’s unlikely you swaggered your way […]

TikTok vs talking to your broker? It’s no contest
TikTok and Instagram reels are fun, fast and free – but it’s important to be […]

Fixed rates tumble: a sign of things to come?
When will interest rates fall? It’s the question everyone is asking right now, and while […]