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Albo re-elected: what’s on the board for home buyers and owners?
8 May, 2025

Albo re-elected: what’s on the board for home buyers and owners?

The votes have been cast and it’s clear Labor will hold the reins of federal government for another 3-year term.…

Myth buster: do weekly repayments pay off an offset loan faster?
1 May, 2025

Myth buster: do weekly repayments pay off an offset loan faster?

There’s a common misconception around offset account home loans that making loan repayments more frequently helps to pay off the…

Could US tariffs be good news for Aussie home owners?
24 April, 2025

Could US tariffs be good news for Aussie home owners?

Tariff-triggered cuts to interest rates could be just around the corner, with Australian borrowers the likely winners if they come…

Election 2025: what’s on offer for first home buyers?
17 April, 2025

Election 2025: what’s on offer for first home buyers?

Australians will head to the polls on May 3, and with housing affordability shaping up as a key election issue,…

Home owners notch up gains of $230,000 in just 5 years
10 April, 2025

Home owners notch up gains of $230,000 in just 5 years

Did you know that the average home owner saw their property’s value rise $46,000 per year over the past five…

Why 1-in-2 families are thinking of refinancing
2 April, 2025

Why 1-in-2 families are thinking of refinancing

The RBA may have swiped left on an April rate cut, but plenty of home owners are taking matters into…

Sounds of silence: how traffic noise can impact property values
27 March, 2025

Sounds of silence: how traffic noise can impact property values

‘Close to public transport’ is often touted as a plus for home buyers. But new research shows just how much…

5 fun (and budget-friendly) ideas for an Easter staycation
20 March, 2025

5 fun (and budget-friendly) ideas for an Easter staycation

This Easter offers more than chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. It brings a rare mega-holiday, and if your budget…

Low cost renos to help keep your home cosy this autumn
12 March, 2025

Low cost renos to help keep your home cosy this autumn

It’s been a long, hot summer, but the seasons are shifting and it’s time to prepare for the cooler months…

Was that the shortest property downturn ever?
5 March, 2025

Was that the shortest property downturn ever?

The so-called market ‘downturn’ we saw over the last few months was a blink-and-you-miss-it affair. Home prices are once again…