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Keen to save on your purchase? Seller discounts just hit a 5-year high

Eager to score a price discount on your home purchase? Of course you are. We […]

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A record 82% of home loans rely on mortgage brokers. Here’s why.

What does Australia have in common with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands? In all […]

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What does a good home loan rate look like now?

A fourth rate rise for 2026 has just made checking your home loan rate a […]

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RBA hikes cash rate for fourth time this year, up to 4.60%

Here we go again … The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the cash […]

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How you could still negatively gear a rental property

The federal budget introduced major tax reforms for property investors, but it may still be […]

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Why holding out for lower prices could hurt first home buyers

In today’s easing market, it may be tempting to wait for property prices to fall […]

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Spring selling season is here. What’s different in 2026?

Australia’s peak property season is underway, and spring 2026 is shaping up as a buyers’ […]

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Could rates lift off again before Xmas? Here’s how to prepare

Several of the big banks have pivoted on their rate outlook, and are now predicting […]

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Could you spot a property scam? Spoiler alert: over 2 in 5 can’t

Property transactions involve big bucks – and that makes them a big target for scammers. […]

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The silver lining of a cooling property market for home owners

While rising prices were the talk of the town not so long ago, the tide […]

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What’s a competitive rate right now? Nearly 50 lenders offer variable rates below 6%

Great news! Homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia […]

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Was your offset account flagged in the ASIC investigation?

So it turns out some mortgage offset accounts haven’t been working as intended, according to […]

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How to avoid this common home buyer trap

Waiting for home prices to ‘bottom out’ before buying may seem like a smart strategy […]

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Great news for buyers: property listings spike, FOMO dials down

Things are looking up for homebuyers. New listings are on the rise, and that can […]

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Lenders cut rates as competition heats up

The Reserve Bank may have kept rates on hold in June, but a growing number […]

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Bank of Mum and Dad: why a written agreement can make sense

With more first home buyers relying on family support to get into the market, we […]

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New financial year, new reasons to review your home loan

As the calendar flips over to July, now’s a good time to give your home […]

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How the property market is shaping up in your area post budget night

It’s just over a month since the Federal Government unveiled its tax reforms on budget […]

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Record smashed: over 80% of buyers turn to a broker for help

The mortgage broking industry has notched up an exciting record with the news that brokers […]

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5 tips to help you clear your mortgage by retirement

Worried you’ll still be paying off your mortgage in retirement? New research shows you’re not […]

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Not a housing “crash” – easing growth and plenty of buying opportunities

House price growth is slowing but experts say not to expect a crash. We look […]

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Gen Z races into the property market

A few tweaks to a popular first home buyer scheme has driven a “surge” in […]

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Home loan interest rate rising? There may be other options

It was great while it lasted, but the rate cut party is well and truly […]

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Federal Budget 2026: how it could affect your property plans

Reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been unveiled in the latest national […]

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Cash rate increases for the third time this year, now up to 4.35%

The hits just keep coming for mortgage holders, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) […]

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How to turn your new-build dreams into reality

There’s no better feeling than living in a brand new home – it’s fresh, clean […]

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Could your home loan pre-approval be out of date?

Having loan pre-approval can be a smart move for home buyers. But the recent Reserve […]

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Why buyers are defying rate hikes and rising fuel prices

Rate hikes and soaring fuel prices aren’t dampening home buyer enthusiasm, with a strong majority […]

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One-in-five investors snatch up interstate properties

Is the grass really greener on the other side? Maybe. Australia has seen a surge […]

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5% Deposit Scheme helps more than 300,000 Aussies buy a first home

Buying a first home doesn’t have to mean years of eating beans on toast while […]

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Good news for buyers – surge in homes hitting the market

If you’re in the market for a home, you may have noticed there hasn’t always […]

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Double trouble! RBA lifts cash rate by another 25 basis points to 4.10%

More bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) […]

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Offset accounts surge as homeowners race to beat higher rates

Who wouldn’t want to save on home loan interest and pay off their mortgage faster? […]

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How first home buyers can buy up to five years sooner

As home prices climb higher, first home buyers can feel like the goal posts are […]

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How much do you need to earn to buy a home in 2026?

Sure, saving a deposit is important, but your income can hold the real key to […]

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Thinking of a tree change? You might find more affordable homes

Growing numbers of younger Australians are opting for regional living, and part of the lure […]

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Which generation tops housing wealth in Australia?

Myth busted! Baby Boomers no longer own the bulk of housing wealth in Australia. We […]

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RBA hikes the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%

Bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today […]

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How high are property prices predicted to go in 2026?

After a lengthy run of rising prices in 2025, some pundits are tipping property prices […]

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Roll up those sleeves – a renovation renaissance is slated for 2026

A renovation boom may loom, with plenty of home owners choosing to renovate rather than […]

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