First Home Buyers - February 1st What to do in a property boom Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading, downsizing or investing in property here are some tips on what to do in a property boom.
Finance News - January 29th 86 400 set to merge with UBank: What will it mean for customers? 86 400 could be combining with UBank by mid-2021 if shareholders and regulators approve the deal. If you bank with either, you might be wondering what to expect.
Finance News - January 22nd UBank launches new lowest home loan rate on Canstar's database UBank has cut fixed home loan rates, making its three-year fixed interest rate for owner-occupier borrowers the lowest on record in Canstar's database. Applicants will have to be ready to get in quick, with the offer available for a limited time only.
Credit Cards - January 8th How do you check your credit score? If you’re looking to apply for a credit or loan product, it’s important to know where you stand as a borrower.
Home Loans - December 17th How to haggle for a lower home loan rate Looking for a lower home loan rate? We dive into the ins and out of asking your lender for a better deal on your current loan.
First Home Buyers - December 14th Property: 5 tips for making a pre-auction offer Bidding for a property at auction can be stressful. Here are six times you may be able to snag a property before auction day and tips for making a pre-auction offer.
Finance News - December 7th Which banks made the biggest home loan cuts in 2020? Looking back on the year, Canstar can reveal the home loans on its database that had the biggest interest rate cuts in 2020. Plus, find out where to get some of the best rates right now....
Home Loans - December 7th Property market outlook 2021: How will the capital cities perform? Want to know how the capital cities will perform in 2021? Here is one expert's forecast for property prices around Australia.
Coronavirus - December 4th Australia emerging from recession: CommSec economist on jobs, property, interest rates & super CommSec's chief economist Craig James shares his thoughts on Australia emerging from its first recession in almost 30 years, plus what it could mean for interest rates, jobs, property prices and super.
Credit Score - December 2nd Do multiple loan applications affect my credit rating? Could it harm your credit report and credit score to make multiple applications for credit within a short space of time? Canstar explains.
Finance News - December 1st Refinancers chasing lower home loan rates with record-low cash rate Though the cash rate is on hold this month, previous cuts in November and earlier this year have seen home loan rates track down to record lows. Canstar spoke to some refinancers who have jumped on the opportunity to get a better home loan rate and make their finances more manageable in the year of the pandemic.
Home Loans - November 30th Is now the time for a tree change? An expert's perspective A tree change is a relocation from a capital city to a smaller town or city. Here we look at what to consider before your move.
Home Loans - November 30th 9 property trends we can expect in 2021 What’s in store for the property market next year? Buyer’s agent Michelle May reveals the trends she thinks we are likely to see.
First Home Buyers - November 30th 4 ways to save for a home deposit In today’s low rate world, it can pay to look beyond savings accounts to grow a first home deposit. We look at four options and the pros and cons of each.
Finance News - November 27th Retirement Income Review: How should Australians fund their retirement? A review into Australia's retirement income system has further ignited debate about what retirees should rely on to fund their retirement, with some saying home ownership is more important in creating wealth than an increase in the super guarantee.
Home Loans - November 23rd What are basis points? Canstar explains what basis points are and why they can be helpful to understand when you are dealing with your finances.
First Home Buyers - November 23rd Upfront costs of buying a home in a capital city We take a look at how much you’ll need to save to buy a house in each capital city around Australia, taking into account additional costs such as stamp duty.
Home Insurance - November 17th 9 ways to furnish your home for free and save We explore nine ways you could furnish your new home or rental for free and talk to one Aussie who furnished his 3-bedroom house for next to nothing.
Home Loans - November 17th How much is stamp duty in NSW? Find out how much stamp (transfer) duty you might need to pay on property in NSW and ways you could save.
Home Loans - November 17th Mortgage vs super: Where should you put your extra money? It’s an age old question – are you better off putting extra money into your home loan or super? We look at how the numbers stack up and the pros and cons of each option. So...