RBA continues cracking the whip with fifth rate hike this year
Mortgage holders are once again left holding the bag on Melbourne Cup Day with the RBA lifting the cash rate to 4.85%, its highest level in 18 years. If your…
First homebuyers change tack to kickstart their property goals
First homebuyers are rethinking their path to property. We reveal how the ownership dream is evolving, and the strategies first homebuyers are using to achieve their goals. When it comes…
Keen to save on your purchase? Seller discounts just hit a 5-year high
Eager to score a price discount on your home purchase? Of course you are. We reveal how much of a discount sellers are currently offering – and what you can…
A record 82% of home loans rely on mortgage brokers. Here’s why.
What does Australia have in common with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands? In all three countries brokers facilitate more than 80% of new mortgages. We explain why. The numbers…
What does a good home loan rate look like now?
A fourth rate rise for 2026 has just made checking your home loan rate a priority. But what does a ‘good’ rate look like right now? We reveal what’s currently…
RBA hikes cash rate for fourth time this year, up to 4.60%
Here we go again … The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the cash rate for a fourth time this year to 4.60%. Check out this week’s article to…
How you could still negatively gear a rental property
The federal budget introduced major tax reforms for property investors, but it may still be possible to enjoy the potential tax benefits of negative gearing. Here’s how it could be…
Why holding out for lower prices could hurt first home buyers
In today’s easing market, it may be tempting to wait for property prices to fall further. But it’s a strategy that could see first home buyers left disappointed. We explain…
Spring selling season is here. What’s different in 2026?
Australia’s peak property season is underway, and spring 2026 is shaping up as a buyers’ market. Here’s what the experts say we can expect in the weeks ahead. Spring is…
Could rates lift off again before Xmas? Here’s how to prepare
Several of the big banks have pivoted on their rate outlook, and are now predicting rate hikes (rather than no change or a fall) this side of Christmas. It could…