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RBA cuts the cash rate for the second time this year to 3.85%

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Australian borrowers have received another reprieve with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today cutting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. How much could this decrease your monthly mortgage repayments? This is the second cash rate cut … Continue reading

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Fact or fiction: do property values double every 10 years?

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It’s a common belief that real estate values double every decade. But is this true? New research reveals how much home values have increased over the past ten years. It’s no surprise that something as big as Australia’s $11 trillion … Continue reading

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

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The votes have been cast and it’s clear Labor will hold the reins of federal government for another 3-year term. We look at what this may mean for first home buyers and current home owners. As the election dust settles, … Continue reading

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

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There’s a common misconception around offset account home loans that making loan repayments more frequently helps to pay off the balance much sooner. We bust that myth and reveal the real secret to harnessing the power of your offset account. … Continue reading

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Could US tariffs be good news for Aussie home owners?

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Tariff-triggered cuts to interest rates could be just around the corner, with Australian borrowers the likely winners if they come to fruition. US trade policies have hit media headlines this month following Donald Trump’s controversial tariff announcements on 2 April. … Continue reading

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

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Australians will head to the polls on May 3, and with housing affordability shaping up as a key election issue, we unpack how the two major parties are pledging to help first home buyers. Housing affordability has reached boiling point. … Continue reading

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

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Did you know that the average home owner saw their property’s value rise $46,000 per year over the past five years? Today we’ll look at ways you could put that recent increase in equity to further use. The five years … Continue reading

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Why 1-in-2 families are thinking of refinancing

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The RBA may have swiped left on an April rate cut, but plenty of home owners are taking matters into their own hands by refinancing to save on interest with a lower rate. There’s nothing like a rate cut to … Continue reading

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Sounds of silence: how traffic noise can impact property values

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‘Close to public transport’ is often touted as a plus for home buyers. But new research shows just how much close proximity to a busy road, railway or flight path can impact property values. Location, location, location. When you’re hunting … Continue reading

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

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This Easter offers more than chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. It brings a rare mega-holiday, and if your budget doesn’t stretch to a trip away, check out our tips to enjoy a memorable getaway – at home. Fun fact: … Continue reading

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