

Where homeowners are spending $1 billion a month
Australians are showering their homes with $1 billion worth of love each month as home improvement spending ramps up. We look at the cost...
Jul 20, 2023


Could apartment living help you dive into the property market sooner?
Buying a home for the first time can be challenging, especially with house prices soaring in recent years. So could switching from house...
Jul 13, 2023


Mortgage holders breathe a sigh of relief as RBA puts cash rate on hold
Phew! The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today decided to put the official cash rate on hold. So is the end of this rate hike cycle...
Jul 4, 2023


Breaking out of mortgage prison: can easing serviceability buffers help?
Have you been keen to refinance but told you can’t? You’re not alone. Many Australian households are currently locked into their home...
Jun 29, 2023


Homebuying intentions climb as Aussies untie themselves from rental crunch
Despite the soaring cost of living and successive interest rate hikes, homebuying intentions have climbed, latest data shows. So why are...
Jun 22, 2023


Mortgage serviceability: how to jump through the hoops
Mortgage serviceability can feel like a frustrating hurdle to clear. But it’s an important safeguard against borrowing too much,...
Jun 15, 2023


RBA attempts to beat back inflation with another rate hike, up to 4.10%
Drumroll … The RBA has hiked the official cash rate for the 12th time since April 2022, increasing it to 4.10%. How much will this...
Jun 6, 2023


Why more Aussies are turning their backs on the McMansion
Australians are increasingly “thinking small” when it comes to buying a home and cracking the property market. And with perks like...
Jun 1, 2023


Is the property market starting to rebound?
Navigating the Australian property market over the past year has felt like standing on shifting sands. But is the market starting to...
May 25, 2023


Property valuation: what you need to know when buying a home
When buying property, it’s good to know the market value. After all, you want to know you’re paying a fair amount. But the property’s...
May 18, 2023