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Albo re-elected: what’s on the board for home buyers and owners?
Here’s what’s been promised The votes have been cast and it’s clear Labor will hold the reins of federal government for another 3-year term. We

Myth buster: do weekly repayments pay off an offset loan faster?
Have you got an offset account? There’s a common misconception around offset account home loans that making loan repayments more frequently helps to pay off

Could US tariffs be good news for Aussie home owners?
Here’s what economists are predicting 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?
Housing affordability is shaping as a key issue Australians will head to the polls on May 3, and with housing affordability shaping up as a

Home owners notch up gains of $230,000 in just 5 years
Want to put that equity to work? Did you know that the average home owner saw their property’s value rise $46,000 per year over the

Why 1-in-2 families are thinking of refinancing
When did you last refinance? 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
How close is too close? ‘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
Who needs a break? This Easter offers more than chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. It brings a rare mega-holiday, and if your budget doesn’t

Low cost renos to help keep your home cosy this autumn
Brace yourself, winter is coming… It’s been a long, hot summer, but the seasons are shifting and it’s time to prepare for the cooler months