Jump into the market up to 4 years sooner with 5 percent deposit scheme
11/09/2025
If you're like most first home buyers, you've probably realised by now that saving up for a 20% deposit can be a real slog. But what if we told you that you now only need a 5% deposit? And better...
5 steps to help you find a competitive edge this home-buying season
04/09/2025
Spring is traditionally the peak season for property, and three rate cuts this year could further fuel buyer competition. Check out five steps that can give you a valuable head start this...
5 percent deposit scheme expands early – will it increase house prices?
28/08/2025
The popular Home Guarantee Scheme that lets first home buyers get into the market with just a 5% deposit has been expanded sooner than expected. But an unexpected twist means first home buyers may...
Surge in switching: 1,000 home loans refinanced every day
21/08/2025
Three rate cuts since February have spurred home owners to take a closer look at their home loan. Turns out plenty have found a loan better suited to their needs elsewhere, with 100,000 home loans...
Third rate cut delivered this year as RBA trims cash rate to 3.60 percent
12/08/2025
Borrowers around the country have been delivered a sunnier financial outlook this month after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today trimmed the cash rate by another 25 basis points to 3.60%. How...
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 -...
