Skipping pre-approval sees 1-in-10 first home buyers miss out
07/08/2025
Buying a first home isn't always easy, and first-timers sometimes miss out on a place they've set their heart on. But more than one-in-ten first-time buyers have missed out simply because they didn't...
How your home can help your kids get a great education
31/07/2025
Location, location, location. Or should we say: education, education, education. New research shows homes in the catchment areas of sought-after public schools can command six-figure price premiums....
Newly built homes notch up strongest sales in 3 years
24/07/2025
There's a lot to love about buying a brand new home, and sales of recently constructed homes have increased 19% over the last quarter. We look at the pros and cons of buying a new home - and the...
Has your borrowing power increased in 2025?
17/07/2025
If you haven't checked your borrowing power recently, it might be worth another look. A lot has happened in 2025, and your borrowing capacity could be higher than you realise. It's been a busy...
Two-thirds of borrowers could save by refinancing: report
10/07/2025
Home owners hoping for rate relief in July may be disappointed, but it's still possible to score a rate cut of your own by refinancing. Despite this, plenty of borrowers are sticking to an old loan -...
Small deposit? 50,000 Home Guarantee Scheme spots just opened up
03/07/2025
Growing a 20% deposit isn't just challenging. It can be a (very) long slog. Fortunately, 50,000 new places in the popular 5% deposit Home Guarantee Scheme just opened up on July 1. Here's how to...
How to make an offer on a home
26/06/2025
Finding the property that's right for you and your budget is an exciting milestone! But what happens next? We explain how to make an offer and seal the deal. Most of us buy a home only a...
Welcome back! Home lending jumps as first home buyers return
19/06/2025
Here's some warming news for winter - first home buyers are making a welcome return to the property market. Several factors suggest the stars may have aligned to make now a good time to take that...
Australian home price average tops $1 million
12/06/2025
Property values nationally have passed a major milestone with the average home price pushing through the $1 million mark for the first time ever. Have you been putting off buying? If so, here's how...
How you could boost your home’s value by $118,000 (and save on bills)
05/06/2025
With winter temps falling, chances are your power bills will rise. This helps explain why buyers are willing to pay 14% extra for energy-efficient homes on average. Here's how to give your place a...
