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Was that the shortest property downturn ever?
Have you been waiting for rates to drop? The so-called market ‘downturn’ we saw over the last few months was a blink-and-you-miss-it affair. Home prices

Major change coming to mortgage rules for university grads
Have you paid off your student loan? Good news for the three million Australians who have a student debt. New rules are on the cards

RBA cuts the cash rate for the first time since 2020
Finally, a long-awaited reprieve for borrowers. The Reserve Bank of Australia has today cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%. How much

The scheme that’s helped 193,000 Aussies buy a first home
Do you want to buy in 2025? If you’re in the market for a first home, there’s one scheme you should know about. It’s called

What happens to my home loan if interest rates fall?
Here’s what to expect Great news for home owners – plenty of economists are tipping an RBA rate cut for February. Assuming it happens, once

The top 5 location turn-offs for Aussie home buyers
Location, location, location… Ever spotted a bargain property and then thought to yourself: ‘What’s the catch?’ Well, more often than not there’s a good reason

How to finance your 2025 home renovation
Keen to tackle any overdue reno plans? Bathroom blitz? Kitchen kit out? Or perhaps some landscaping love might be on your house upgrade wishlist for

Decisions decisions… Fixed-rate vs variable home loan rate
To fix or not to fix… Amid growing expectations of rate cuts in 2025, sticking with a variable home loan rate can seem like a

House, apartment or townhouse? The pros and cons of each
Let’s look at the different types of homes you can buy There’s much more to property in Australia than just houses or units. And if