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The scheme that’s helped 193,000 Aussies buy a first home Saving that all-important 20% deposit for a first home isn’t easy – especially given the current cost of living crunch.
February 13th -
What happens to my home loan if interest rates fall? It’s been a long time between drinks for home owners celebrating a rate cut.
February 6th -
The top 5 location turn-offs for Aussie home buyers Beautiful home, dead quiet neighbours. Sounds brilliant, right? Well, perhaps not if the property is next door to a graveyard.
January 30th -
How to finance your 2025 home renovation Spending on home renovations has boomed over the past five years, and it seems we’re not done yet.
January 23rd -
Decisions decisions… Fixed-rate vs variable home loan rate Home loans come in all shapes and sizes. A common thread is that you’ll likely be given the choice of a variable or fixed interest rate.
January 16th -
House, apartment or townhouse? The pros and cons of each Australians are blessed with choice when it comes to buying a family home. Nationally, Australia has 10.9 million private dwellings.
January 9th -
Three financial New Year’s resolutions to tackle 2025 head-on There’s no denying that 2024 was a tough year for many mortgage holders – in no small part due to the hope of rate cuts dangling just...
January 2nd -
Merry Christmas! And thanks for your support in 2024! With the hope of rate cuts always dangling just out of reach, coupled with inflation, 2024 was tougher than many families anticipated.
December 24th -
Have you refinanced recently? It could be time this summer break A new report from Canstar shows more than one in five borrowers were able to negotiate a better interest rate from their lender this past...
December 19th -
How did property prices go in 2024? And what’s tipped for 2025? 2024 has been a year of change, with property values and market conditions shifting across many of our state and territory capitals.
December 12th -
Thinking of buying a holiday home? Here’s what to weigh up It’s that time of year when we lock up our home, load up the car, and hit the highway to unwind with an all-too-brief sea or tree change.
December 5th -
Thinking of installing a swimming pool for summer? Fun fact: more than 3 million Aussies have a backyard swimming pool or spa.
November 28th