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House hunting tips: 19 property research moves to make before you buy
Canstar’s Digital Editor Amanda Horswill reveals the extreme house hunting searches she does as a property buyer before even setting foot inside a home for sale.
Should long-term renters be able to buy a home with no deposit?
There are plenty of Aussies who have a good rental history but find it tough to save a deposit. Should they be able to buy without a deposit?
Fixed home loan moves: CommBank hikes and Westpac now the cheapest
Commonwealth Bank is hiking two and four-year fixed home loan interest rates, continuing the trend of rising rates for borrowers who choose to lock in.
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.
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.
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.
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 scenery, you may be thinking about ending your lease early. The bad news is that no matter what your reasons are for leaving a rental property, breaking a rental agreement early can be costly. Exactly how much you’re up for depends on the type of agreement (fixed or periodic), and the lease document you signed. Here’s what you need to know. Do you have a … Continued
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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