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Good news for buyers – surge in homes hitting the market

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If you’re in the market for a home, you may have noticed there hasn’t always been a whole lot of choice in recent months. Fortunately, it looks like property listings are really starting to pick back up. Here’s how to … Continue reading

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Double trouble! RBA lifts cash rate by another 25 basis points to 4.10%

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More bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raised the cash rate for the second time this year to 4.10% in a 5-4 split decision vote. How might this impact your monthly … Continue reading

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Offset accounts surge as homeowners race to beat higher rates

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Who wouldn’t want to save on home loan interest and pay off their mortgage faster? Homeowners are increasingly turning to offset accounts to do just that. So today we’ll look into whether an offset account could benefit you. The recent … Continue reading

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How first home buyers can buy up to five years sooner

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As home prices climb higher, first home buyers can feel like the goal posts are continually shifting further out of reach. But there is a way to potentially cut years off the time taken to buy a home. Saving a … Continue reading

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How much do you need to earn to buy a home in 2026?

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Sure, saving a deposit is important, but your income can hold the real key to getting into the market. That’s because it shapes your borrowing power. It stands to reason that lenders will look closely at your personal income when … Continue reading

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Thinking of a tree change? You might find more affordable homes

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Growing numbers of younger Australians are opting for regional living, and part of the lure of a ‘seachange’ or ‘treechange’ can be the chance to get more bang for your buck. As property values climb higher, the median home price … Continue reading

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Which generation tops housing wealth in Australia?

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Myth busted! Baby Boomers no longer own the bulk of housing wealth in Australia. We reveal who does, and how you could get started in the property market. As many Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) start to … Continue reading

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RBA hikes the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%

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Bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Today we’ll look at why it did so, and how this rate hike could impact … Continue reading

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How high are property prices predicted to go in 2026?

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After a lengthy run of rising prices in 2025, some pundits are tipping property prices could keep climbing in 2026. Today we’ll take a sneak peek inside the experts’ crystal ball – and what it could mean for your home … Continue reading

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Roll up those sleeves – a renovation renaissance is slated for 2026

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A renovation boom may loom, with plenty of home owners choosing to renovate rather than relocate this year. So if you have plans for home improvements, it’s worth knowing how to fund your project. Australians love tackling home renovations! Home … Continue reading

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