Finance News - March 31st The 5 craziest trends we're seeing in the property market Australia's property market is booming, particularly in the major cities. A host of trends have emerged, some of which we've probably never seen the likes of before.
Home Loans - March 29th How long should you hold on to a property before selling? We take a look at some of the issues to consider when working out how long you should keep your home or investment property. How long should you hold on to a property before you sell?...
Finance News - March 29th 10 steps to help you save money and protect your finances While there have been some positive signs for Australia’s economy following the coronavirus-induced recession, many households are still keeping a close eye on their budget, particularly as some temporary government stimulus schemes draw to an end....
Home Loans - March 24th What is a split home loan? Work out whether a split home loan could be worth considering if you’re torn between a fixed or variable rate.
Home Loans - March 23rd What can you do if you are struggling to pay your mortgage? As JobKeeper and JobSeeker come to an end and the remaining loan deferrals also wind up, some Australians may be experiencing additional pressure to make mortgage repayments.
Home Loans - March 22nd Is it too late to buy property in regional areas? Property prices in regional locations have been rising over the past 12 months. We ask three experts whether they think it’s too late to buy.
Home Loans - March 18th Everything property owners need to know at tax time: Opinion piece As a first time property investor, it can be difficult to know what steps to take, especially around tax time. Find out what may be involved for you as explained by expert John Pidgeon.
Home Loans - March 16th 5 home renovation jobs for $1000 or less What home renovations can you do for $1,000 or less? Discover some ideas today.
Home Loans - March 8th Smart money moves for every age group Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or 60s here are some ideas to help you make the most of your money.
Finance News - March 8th The areas in Australia where more women own property than men New analysis shows women own less property than men across Australia, but there are seven locations that boast some of the highest property prices where females are beating that trend.
Home Loans - March 8th The best time to sell a house: Finding Goldilocks Property is often one of the largest assets we will buy or sell, but is there a particular time that is more likely to yield the result we want?
Finance News - March 2nd RBA holds, as homeowners navigate 'catch-22' property market Data released this week revealed property prices are rising sooner than expected. Sellers might be tempted to capitalise on these conditions, but would then join the hoards of buyers vying for limited stock, creating a pricing surge that could put pressure on the RBA to increase rates.
First Home Buyers - February 23rd Tenants in common vs joint tenants: What's the difference? Buying a property with one or more people? We take a look at two common ownership structures that you may like to consider.
Finance News - February 22nd BOQ buys ME Bank to form new banking 'giant' BOQ has announced it will buy ME Bank for over $1.3 billion, in a bid to provide a “compelling alternative” to the big four banks.
Home Loans - February 17th Canstar reveals the winners of its Home Loan Awards Canstar has named the winners of its annual Home Loan Awards. Find out which providers won and what difference an Award-winning provider could make.
Finance News - February 15th ANZ cuts fixed rates: "Ample choice" out there for refinancers Continuing the fall in home loan interest rates, ANZ cut its fixed rates today. There is "ample choice" available to borrowers looking for a better rate, and not just from the major banks, according to this expert.
Finance News - February 9th Greater Bank launches new lowest mortgage rate on Canstar's database Greater Bank now has the lowest fixed interest rate loans on record in Canstar's home loan database.
Home Loans - February 8th City suburbs with the biggest price drops since COVID hit Find out which property markets have been hit the hardest by COVID and which ones have already recovered. There could be opportunities.
Finance News - February 3rd ING to hike mortgage rate for homeowners, but cut investor rates ING will be introducing home loan interest rate changes this Thursday. Some homeowners with low deposits might feel the pinch, but investors coming back into the property market could benefit from lower rates.
Finance News - February 2nd RBA cash rate held: Are we nearing the end of record-low fixed rates? The official cash rate is on hold but the Reserve Bank's other efforts that are helping keep fixed home loan interest rates at record lows could be nearing the end of the road.