How you could boost your home’s value by $118,000 (and save on bills)
With winter temps falling, chances are your power bills will rise. This helps explain why buyers are willing to pay 14% extra for energy-efficient homes on average. Here’s how to give your place a ‘green premium’. There’s a lot to love about winter. Cosy nights in, warming mugs of hot chocolate, and maybe a trip […]
Plot twist: home owners keep repayments on hold as rates fall
Despite two much-awaited rate cuts this year, plenty of Australian households are keeping their mortgage repayments on hold – and it could see them save in long-term interest costs. 2025 is shaping up to be a much better year for borrowers than 2024! Already, we’ve chalked up two rate cuts, and some experts are predicting there […]
The RBA cuts rates. Phew
Written by Craig McDonald and edited on 06/06/2025 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 in 2025, as the RBA attempts to […]
Fact or fiction: do property values double every 10 years?
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 housing market has generated its fair share of myths and misconceptions. Chances are you’ve come […]
Albo re-elected: what’s on the board for home buyers?
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured another term—and for home buyers across Australia, that means fresh opportunities and a few curveballs. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or thinking about refinancing, here’s what’s on the board. What Does Albo’s Re-Election Mean for the Property Market? Stability and Continuity in Housing Policy • Help to […]
Myth buster: do weekly repayments pay off an offset loan faster?
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. You may have heard that making repayments more frequently, say weekly instead of monthly, helps pay […]
Could US tariffs be good news for Aussie home owners?
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. The flow of tariff announcements coming out of the US has rattled share markets globally, […]
Election 2025: what’s on offer for first home buyers?
🗳️ First Home Buyer Election Promises: What Labor and the Coalition Are Offering in 2025 With Australians heading to the polls on May 3, housing affordability is front and centre—and first home buyers are watching closely. Both Labor and the Coalition agree: buying your first home has never been tougher. But their solutions? Very different. […]
Home owners notch up gains of $230,000 in just 5 years
Homeowners Gain $230,000 in Just 5 Years – Here’s What It Means for You Australian Property Market Delivers Big Returns If you’ve owned a home in Australia over the past five years, chances are you’ve seen a significant boost in your property’s value. According to recent data, homeowners have gained an average of $230,000 in […]
Why 1-in-2 families are thinking of refinancing
Why 1 in 2 Families Are Thinking of Refinancing The New Reality: Why Families Are Revisiting Their Mortgages in 2025 For millions of families across Australia — and globally — 2025 has brought a sobering new reality: inflation remains stubborn, interest rates are shifting, and household budgets are stretched thinner than ever. Amid this economic […]