The silver lining of a cooling property market for home owners
20/08/2026
While rising prices were the talk of the town not so long ago, the tide has started to turn, with property values beginning to soften - but it's not all bad news for home owners. While we're...
What’s a competitive rate right now? Nearly 50 lenders offer variable rates below 6 percent
13/08/2026
Great news! Homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeping the cash rate on hold in August. But just because the cash rate is sitting tight, doesn't mean...
Was your offset account flagged in the ASIC investigation?
06/08/2026
So it turns out some mortgage offset accounts haven't been working as intended, according to a recent investigation. Here's how to check if your home loan offset account has actually been helping you...
How to avoid this common home buyer trap
30/07/2026
Waiting for home prices to 'bottom out' before buying may seem like a smart strategy but it could work against you. Here are the risks of holding out and hoping for lower prices. It's no...
Great news for buyers: property listings spike, FOMO dials down
23/07/2026
Things are looking up for homebuyers. New listings are on the rise, and that can mean more choice and less FOMO pressure for buyers. Here's how the shift in today's market could benefit your...
Lenders cut rates as competition heats up
16/07/2026
The Reserve Bank may have kept rates on hold in June, but a growing number of lenders have cut their home loan interest rates. This could be your sign to review your current loan. Here's news...
Bank of Mum and Dad: why a written agreement can make sense
09/07/2026
With more first home buyers relying on family support to get into the market, we explain why it may be beneficial to put the details in writing if Mum and Dad offer a financial helping...
New financial year new reasons to review your home loan
02/07/2026
As the calendar flips over to July, now's a good time to give your home loan a once-over. We look at five strategies that could help you save on interest and pay off your mortgage...
How the property market is shaping up in your area post budget night
25/06/2026
It's just over a month since the Federal Government unveiled its tax reforms on budget night. Here's how property values are responding across the major cities. The proposed changes to...
Record smashed: over 80 percent of buyers turn to a broker for help
18/06/2026
The mortgage broking industry has notched up an exciting record with the news that brokers now account for 81% of Australia's residential lending market. Here's why. For some time now,...
