Can we expect the RBA to cut back rates this summer?
With just one RBA rate decision left for 2024, homeowners may be holding onto hopes of a summer cut. We look at when rates may start...
How much does LMI really add to a home’s cost?
Saving for a 20% house deposit is like house training a wilful Labrador. It requires plenty of patience and persistence. Not your thing?...
How to nail a home loan if you’re self-employed
It’s the great Australian dream for many: giving the 9-to-5 grind the flick and running your own show. But when it comes to taking out a...
What’s going on with negative gearing?
Negative gearing is in the headlines again. But what is it all about, and could it affect you? We explain how negative gearing works, why...
How long it takes to save a deposit (and how to fast-track it)
Planning to buy your first home? It takes (on average) about five to six years to save a deposit at present. But who’s got the patience...
Could rate cuts mean house prices heat up again?
Thinking of holding off buying until interest rates fall? Wait until you see what could happen to home prices. Here’s why it could make...
Why 9 out of 10 first-home buyers use a mortgage broker
Remember the first time you stepped into a gym? It’s unlikely you swaggered your way over to the free weights rack and started busting...
What is a buyer’s agent? How can they help you save time and money with your next property purchase?
Many houses are sold by real estate agents who are appointed by the vendor. They can list the property to online marketplaces. Agents...
How you can use debt to grow your wealth
Debt can be a great way to grow your wealth, if you know how to use it.
The Wizardry of Making Friends with a Mortgage Broker
Making friends with a mortgage broker is a kind of unparalleled wizardry. This article shows you why these wizards make such great friends.