We all know being on our monetary best behaviour can help to land a home loan. But did you know there are common spending habits you may have that are red flags to lenders? Smart money...
Time to jump in? First home buyer deposit saving times plunge
23/03/2023
Home loan headlines have been, let's face it, a bit of a downer of late. But the good news is that first-home buyers are now reaching their 20% deposit goal faster. First home buyers have been...
Got an eagle eye on house prices? Rate rises are only part of the story
16/03/2023
Rate rises can affect the property market, as we've all seen of late. But there are other factors that appear to hold longer-term sway over national house prices. In a bid to bust inflation,...
Homeowners feel the pinch as RBA lifts cash rate to 3.60 percent
07/03/2023
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate for a tenth straight meeting, taking it to 3.60%. How much will this rate hike increase your monthly mortgage repayments, and...
The latest twist in the tale of national property prices: explained
02/03/2023
The property market has had more plot twists than a daytime soap opera in recent years. So getting the skinny on current trends is helpful when you're planning to buy. Here's the lowdown on the latest...
