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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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? […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Why 1-in-2 families are thinking of refinancing

The RBA may have swiped left on an April rate cut, but plenty of home […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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Major change coming to mortgage rules for university grads

Good news for the three million Australians who have a student debt. New rules are […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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What happens to my home loan if interest rates fall?

Great news for home owners – plenty of economists are tipping an RBA rate cut […]

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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 […]

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How to finance your 2025 home renovation

Bathroom blitz? Kitchen kit out? Or perhaps some landscaping love might be on your house […]

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Decisions decisions… Fixed-rate vs variable home loan rate

Amid growing expectations of rate cuts in 2025, sticking with a variable home loan rate […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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Thinking of installing a swimming pool for summer?

There are few better ways to beat the summer heat than floating in your very […]

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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 […]

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Do you really need a building inspection?

Your home is possibly the most valuable asset you will ever own. So it’s worth […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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What’s going on with negative gearing?

Negative gearing is in the headlines again. But what is it all about, and could […]

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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 […]

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Could rate cuts mean house prices heat up again?

Thinking of holding off buying until interest rates fall? Wait until you see what could […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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