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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to avoid this common home buyer trap
Waiting for home prices to ‘bottom out’ before buying may seem like a smart strategy […]
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 […]
Lenders cut rates as competition heats up
The Reserve Bank may have kept rates on hold in June, but a growing number […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gen Z races into the property market
A few tweaks to a popular first home buyer scheme has driven a “surge” in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One-in-five investors snatch up interstate properties
Is the grass really greener on the other side? Maybe. Australia has seen a surge […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Which generation tops housing wealth in Australia?
Myth busted! Baby Boomers no longer own the bulk of housing wealth in Australia. We […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nurses, teachers or CEOs: which occupation boasts more property investors?
Owning an investment property isn’t limited to the uber-rich. In fact, investors are usually people […]
Aussie home owners just got $82,000 richer on average
What a way to start the new year! After a strong 12 months in the […]
Happy New Year! Let’s discuss some potential 2026 goals
There’s nothing quite like a New Year’s resolution to fire you up for another lap […]
Season’s greetings! Here’s to a well-earned summer break
As the Christmas and New Year’s festive season rolls around, we want to take a […]
Your suburb’s 2025 property report card is in
You might’ve seen recent headlines that national property prices made another big jump this year. […]
No Christmas rate cut – could rates rise in 2026?
Not so long ago plenty of economists were tipping a fresh round of rate cuts […]
2% deposit scheme ‘Help to Buy’ launches
Imagine being able to buy your own home with just a $12,000 deposit. That’s what […]