Home Loans - August 9th No go zones: Real estate expert reveals the locations to avoid Property prices don’t always go up. In some areas, the opposite can happen. Check out the locations that one expert considers no go zones.
Finance News - August 3rd The magic number your mortgage repayment needs to be at if the RBA raises the cash rate Even though the official cash rate hasn't moved this month, new research highlights how being prepared now could give you guaranteed home loan repayment protection when interest rates eventually rise.
Finance News - August 2nd Chris Hemsworth is tipped to sell his palatial Byron pad - how much would it cost you to live there? Chris Hemsworth is rumoured to be selling his Byron house, so we crunched the numbers on how much it could cost to live there.
Home Loans - July 28th Renting: Can I break my lease early? We take a state-by-state look at the rules around breaking a rental agreement early including the notice periods and the potential costs. If you can no longer afford your rent or simply want a change of...
Home Loans - July 26th First home buyers: is a house and land package right for you? House and land packages are one way for young Australians to buy their first home.
Home Loans - July 22nd Canstar reveals its 2021 First Home Buyer Award winners Find out which bank and customer-owned institutions offer outstanding value to first home buyers in 2021.
Home Loans - July 19th How to buy a property during lockdown Lockdowns make buying a property harder but it can be done. Here are some tips to help you stay ahead of the game.
Home Loans - July 16th Compare top home loan refinance rate offers Browse some of the top home loan refinance rates on Canstar’s database and find out how much switching to a lower rate could save you.
Home Loans - July 12th 7 reasons why it may be better not to pay off your mortgage early Sometimes paying off your mortgage quickly may not make the best financial sense. Here’s a look at seven reasons why you may consider delaying paying off your loan.
Finance News - July 6th Survey finds low interest rates aren't helping all Australians The RBA has kept the cash rate at the record low of 0.10% for eight months now, but new research from Canstar reveals the majority of Australians aren't benefiting from a low interest rate environment and need rates to rise to restore their savings and quality of living.
Finance News - July 2nd Nano launches with interest-free home loan promotion A new non-bank lender that says it's not here for the "gimmicks" like honeymoon deals and cashback offers is offering borrowers the chance to win a zero-interest mortgage if they switch from their current home loan provider to Nano.
Finance News - June 30th Top suburbs where homeowners are likely to sell their property this year Westpac data shows the suburbs in some of Australia's capital cities where homeowners are most likely to list a property in the next six months.
Home Loans - June 28th The Retirement Income Gap and Reverse Mortgages Learn about reverse mortgages and how equity release could help retirees meet their immediate and future financial needs.
Finance News - June 28th How much does it cost to build a house? Australians are paying a premium to lay down bricks and build so they can have their own slice of the home ownership pie, new data suggests. One builder says the cost to build has gone up 5% in the past year, driven by pandemic forces.
Home Loans - June 22nd Why are houses expensive in Australia? 2 factors that influence prices Why are houses so expensive in Australia? Here’s a deep dive into some of the factors that are affecting Australian house prices.
Home Loans - June 21st Why agents don't disclose the selling price of a property There are a number of reasons why the sale price of a property may be kept confidential. Take a look at what they might be and what you can do to find out the price.
Finance News - June 16th 86 400 cuts fixed home loan rates, but not in line with partner UBank Neobank 86 400 is cutting some shorter-term fixed home loan rates for homeowners and investors today, keeping things 'business as usual' despite for now despite the merger with UBank.
Finance News - June 11th ANZ joins big four competitors in hiking long-term fixed home loan rates ANZ is following its major bank competitors in increasing interest rates on some longer-term fixed home loans, but has also cut its two-year fixed rates for owner-occupiers and investors.
Home Loans - June 10th Canstar reveals its 2021 Bank of the Year & Customer-Owned Bank of the Year Award Winners Canstar has named the winners of its 2021 Bank of the Year and Customer-Owned Bank of the Year – find out who won.
Finance News - June 8th Westpac increases interest rates on some short-term fixed home loans Westpac is the second major bank to start increasing shorter-term fixed rate home loans this year, bringing in hikes of 0.10 percentage points for some homeowners.