Election 2025: what’s on offer for first home buyers?
Australians will head to the polls on May 3, and with housing affordability shaping up as a key…
Home owners notch up gains of $230,000 in just 5 years
Did you know that the average home owner saw their property’s value rise $46,000 per year over the…
Why 1-in-2 families are thinking of refinancing
The RBA may have swiped left on an April rate cut, but plenty of home owners are taking matters…
Sounds of silence: how traffic noise can impact property values
‘Close to public transport’ is often touted as a plus for home buyers. But new research shows just…
5 fun (and budget-friendly) ideas for an Easter staycation
This Easter offers more than chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. It brings a rare mega-holiday, and…
Low cost renos to help keep your home cosy this autumn
It’s been a long, hot summer, but the seasons are shifting and it’s time to prepare for the cooler…
Was that the shortest property downturn ever?
The so-called market ‘downturn’ we saw over the last few months was a blink-and-you-miss-it affair.…
Major change coming to mortgage rules for university grads
Good news for the three million Australians who have a student debt. New rules are on the cards…
RBA cuts the cash rate for the first time since 2020
Finally, a long-awaited reprieve for borrowers. The Reserve Bank of Australia has today cut the…
The scheme that's helped 193,000 Aussies buy a first home
If you’re in the market for a first home, there’s one scheme you should know about. It’s called the…