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...
Plot twist: home owners keep repayments on hold as rates fall
29/05/2025
Despite two much-awaited rate cuts this year, plenty of Australian households are keeping their mortgage repayments on hold - and it could see them save in long-term interest costs. 2025 is...
RBA cuts the cash rate for the second time this year to 3.85 percent
20/05/2025
Australian borrowers have received another reprieve with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today cutting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. How much could this decrease your monthly...
Fact or fiction: do property values double every 10 years?
15/05/2025
It's a common belief that real estate values double every decade. But is this true? New research reveals how much home values have increased over the past ten years. It's no surprise that...
Albo re-elected: what’s on the board for home buyers and owners?
08/05/2025
The votes have been cast and it's clear Labor will hold the reins of federal government for another 3-year term. We look at what this may mean for first home buyers and current home owners. As...
Myth buster: do weekly repayments pay off an offset loan faster?
01/05/2025
There's a common misconception around offset account home loans that making loan repayments more frequently helps to pay off the balance much sooner. We bust that myth and reveal the real secret to...
Could US tariffs be good news for Aussie home owners?
24/04/2025
Tariff-triggered cuts to interest rates could be just around the corner, with Australian borrowers the likely winners if they come to fruition. US trade policies have hit media headlines this...
