Double trouble RBA lifts cash rate by another 25 basis points to 4 point 10 percent
17/03/2026
More bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raised the cash rate for the second time this year to 4.10% in a 5-4 split decision vote. How might...
Offset accounts surge as homeowners race to beat higher rates
12/03/2026
Who wouldn't want to save on home loan interest and pay off their mortgage faster? Homeowners are increasingly turning to offset accounts to do just that. So today we'll look into whether an offset...
How first home buyers can buy up to five years sooner
05/03/2026
As home prices climb higher, first home buyers can feel like the goal posts are continually shifting further out of reach. But there is a way to potentially cut years off the time taken to buy a...
How much do you need to earn to buy a home in 2026?
26/02/2026
Sure, saving a deposit is important, but your income can hold the real key to getting into the market. That's because it shapes your borrowing power. It stands to reason that lenders will look...
Thinking of a tree change? You might find more affordable homes
19/02/2026
Growing numbers of younger Australians are opting for regional living, and part of the lure of a 'seachange' or 'treechange' can be the chance to get more bang for your buck. As property...
Which generation tops housing wealth in Australia?
12/02/2026
Myth busted! Baby Boomers no longer own the bulk of housing wealth in Australia. We reveal who does, and how you could get started in the property market. As many Baby Boomers (those born...
RBA hikes the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3 point 85 percent
03/02/2026
Bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Today we'll look at why it did so, and how this rate hike ...
How high are property prices predicted to go in 2026?
29/01/2026
After a lengthy run of rising prices in 2025, some pundits are tipping property prices could keep climbing in 2026. Today we'll take a sneak peek inside the experts' crystal ball - and what it could m...
Roll up those sleeves - a renovation renaissance is slated for 2026
22/01/2026
A renovation boom may loom, with plenty of home owners choosing to renovate rather than relocate this year. So if you have plans for home improvements, it's worth knowing how to fund your...
Nurses, teachers or CEOs: which occupation boasts more property investors?
15/01/2026
Owning an investment property isn't limited to the uber-rich. In fact, investors are usually people you interact with daily. Today, we'll reveal which occupations are the nation's most prolific...
