Has the tide turned? What the RBA rate pause means for homeowners
03/08/2023
Mortgage holders rejoice - the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate on hold in August for the second month in a row. So have we finally reached calmer waters? Or is there one last rate...
Where homeowners are spending $1 billion a month
20/07/2023
Australians are showering their homes with $1 billion worth of love each month as home improvement spending ramps up. We look at the cost of popular renovations - and how to foot the...
Could apartment living help you dive into the property market sooner?
13/07/2023
Buying a home for the first time can be challenging, especially with house prices soaring in recent years. So could switching from house hunting to unit searching be the way forward for...
Mortgage holders breathe a sigh of relief as RBA puts cash rate on hold
04/07/2023
Phew! The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today decided to put the official cash rate on hold. So is the end of this rate hike cycle finally in sight? The decision to keep the official...
Breaking out of mortgage prison: can easing serviceability buffers help?
29/06/2023
Have you been keen to refinance but told you can't? You're not alone. Many Australian households are currently locked into their home loans due to rising interest rates. But some banks have recently s...
Homebuying intentions climb as Aussies untie themselves from rental crunch
22/06/2023
Despite the soaring cost of living and successive interest rate hikes, homebuying intentions have climbed, latest data shows. So why are so many people still chasing the great Australian dream? And...
Mortgage serviceability: how to jump through the hoops
15/06/2023
Mortgage serviceability can feel like a frustrating hurdle to clear. But it's an important safeguard against borrowing too much, particularly in the current interest rate landscape. It's...
RBA attempts to beat back inflation with another rate hike, up to 4.10 percent
06/06/2023
Drumroll ... The RBA has hiked the official cash rate for the 12th time since April 2022, increasing it to 4.10%. How much will this increase your monthly repayments? And how long does Philip Lowe...
Why more Aussies are turning their backs on the McMansion
01/06/2023
Australians are increasingly "thinking small" when it comes to buying a home and cracking the property market. And with perks like affordability, more desirable locations, and lower maintenance, it's...
Is the property market starting to rebound?
25/05/2023
Navigating the Australian property market over the past year has felt like standing on shifting sands. But is the market starting to regain stability? And if so, what can you do now to make sure you'r...
