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Have you refinanced recently? It could be time this summer break

If you haven’t looked into refinancing since the start of…
December 19, 2024

How did property prices go in 2024? And what’s tipped for 2025?

As we head towards the end of 2024, let’s take…
December 12, 2024

Thinking of buying a holiday home? Here’s what to weigh up

The coming weeks will see millions of Aussies enjoy a…
December 5, 2024

Thinking of installing a swimming pool for summer?

There are few better ways to beat the summer heat…
November 28, 2024

Buying land to build on later: what you need to know

You’ve seen the perfect piece of land but you’re not…
November 21, 2024

Do you really need a building inspection?

Your home is possibly the most valuable asset you will…
November 14, 2024

Can we expect the RBA to cut back rates this summer?

With just one RBA rate decision left for 2024, homeowners…
November 7, 2024

How much does LMI really add to a home’s cost?

Saving for a 20% house deposit is like house training…
October 31, 2024

How to nail a home loan if you’re self-employed

It’s the great Australian dream for many: giving the 9-to-5…
October 24, 2024

What’s going on with negative gearing?

Negative gearing is in the headlines again. But what is…
October 17, 2024

How long it takes to save a deposit (and how to fast-track it)

Planning to buy your first home? It takes (on average)…
October 10, 2024

Could rate cuts mean house prices heat up again?

Thinking of holding off buying until interest rates fall? Wait…
October 3, 2024

Why 9 out of 10 first-home buyers use a mortgage broker

Remember the first time you stepped into a gym? It’s…
September 26, 2024

TikTok vs talking to your broker? It’s no contest

TikTok and Instagram reels are fun, fast and free –…
September 19, 2024

Fixed rates tumble: a sign of things to come?

When will interest rates fall? It’s the question everyone is…
September 12, 2024

The home loan feature 70% of new borrowers are hooked on

When it comes to home loan features we’re spoiled for…
September 5, 2024

How much has your home’s value risen by?

We’ve all heard the rule of thumb about property being…
August 29, 2024

Property market set to blossom this spring

The sun is out – and so are the buyers!…
August 22, 2024

How to buy an investment property using your home’s equity

Want to grow your investment portfolio but have most of…
August 15, 2024

Does your job come with home loan perks?

Your job can provide more than an income. When it…
August 8, 2024

Why multi-bedroom homes could be appealing for investors

A cost of living crunch is driving a new trend…
August 1, 2024

Low deposit scheme opens up to New Zealander visa holders

Kiwis hoping to buy a first home in Australia have…
July 25, 2024

Is fear of rejection holding you back from your life goals?

Scared to apply for a home loan? You’re not alone.…
July 18, 2024

How much could you expect to borrow for a home in 2024?

As property prices hit record highs across a number of…
July 11, 2024

50,000 low-deposit spots open for first home buyers and single parents

The new financial year has kicked off with a bang…
July 4, 2024

Will home prices keep rising over the next year?

Property prices are expected to keep climbing higher through to…
June 27, 2024

Rate cuts? Pencil them in for 2025

Put the party pies on ice and postpone those rate-cut…
June 20, 2024

Is a tree or sea change on your horizon?

Fresh air, no bumper-to-bumper traffic and more affordable home prices.…
June 13, 2024

Why three-in-four Aussies turn to a broker for home loan help

You might have seen a headline or two about a…
June 6, 2024

First home buyers turn to Bank of Nan and Pop

Nan and Pop have always been good for birthday money,…
May 30, 2024

What you should know before buying ‘subject to finance’

Not sure if you’ll get the thumbs up for a…
May 23, 2024

Not feeling the budget love? 4 ways you could still get ahead

If the latest federal government budget is leaving you hungry…
May 16, 2024

Low deposit scheme helps over 150,000 families buy sooner

Whether you’re rat running your local streets, or have a…
May 9, 2024

Here’s why your borrowing power might soon get a lift

Who doesn’t love a tax cut? Most of us are…
May 2, 2024

How to know if you’re paying a fair price

We all love the idea of nabbing a bargain property,…
April 25, 2024

Can you remember your home loan interest rate?

Where you put your car keys, who won the footy…
April 18, 2024

Plot twist: Millennials are Australia’s most active property investors

When it comes to buying investment properties, younger Australians are…
April 11, 2024

Homeowners now an extra $71,000 richer (on average!)

You may not feel richer, but if you’re a homeowner,…
April 4, 2024

FOMO, FOBO and FOOP – how they can hold you back

Nobody likes missing out on a good thing. But then…
March 28, 2024

Explainer: how construction loans work

There’s something very special about moving into a newly built…
March 21, 2024

Why offset accounts are hitting new highs

Spare cash can be tight right now (cost of living…
March 14, 2024

Top Tips for Negotiating a Property Price

Price Securing the right property can be a challenging and…
September 28, 2023

How to Avoid Paying Too Much for a Home

Knowing the worth of a property is essential when it…
September 28, 2023

What Happens when your Fixed Rate Term Ends

A fixed rate term is a prearranged period of time,…
September 28, 2023