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What does a good home loan rate look like now?
Do you know how much you’re paying? A fourth rate rise for 2026 has just made checking your home loan rate a priority. But what

RBA hikes cash rate for fourth time this year, up to 4.60%
Time to look at your refinancing options? Here we go again … The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the cash rate for a

How you could still negatively gear a rental property
It’s not finished, it’s just different The federal budget introduced major tax reforms for property investors, but it may still be possible to enjoy the

Why holding out for lower prices could hurt first home buyers
To buy, or not to buy… In today’s easing market, it may be tempting to wait for property prices to fall further. But it’s a

Spring selling season is here. What’s different in 2026?
Spring hopes eternal Australia’s peak property season is underway, and spring 2026 is shaping up as a buyers’ market. Here’s what the experts say we

Could rates lift off again before Xmas? Here’s how to prepare
Don’t worry, competition amongst lenders remains fierce Several of the big banks have pivoted on their rate outlook, and are now predicting rate hikes (rather

Could you spot a property scam? Spoiler alert: over 2 in 5 can’t
Here’s why it always pays to double check Property transactions involve big bucks – and that makes them a big target for scammers. With large

The silver lining of a cooling property market for home owners
It’s not all doom and gloom for mortgage holders While rising prices were the talk of the town not so long ago, the tide has

Latest Mortgage Brokers What’s a competitive rate right now? Nearly 50 lenders offer variable rates below 6%
Does your home loan rate start with a 5? Great news! Homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)