How much can you really save by refinancing?
Refinancing 101: How It Works & How Much You Could Save What Is Home Loan Refinancing? If you’ve been wondering what refinancing is all about, you’re not alone. With interest rates rising since May 2022, more homeowners—about 28,000 per month—have turned to refinancing to reduce their mortgage costs. However, a Finder report shows that one-in-five […]
Comprehensive Guide to First Home Buyer Schemes in Australia
Article by Stanislav Tarasenko | Updated: 4 June 2025 Buying Your First Home: How Government Schemes Can Help You Get There Sooner For many Australians, buying a home is one of the biggest milestones in life—but for first-time buyers, saving 20% for a deposit can feel impossible. Rising property prices and everyday living expenses often […]
The one big factor pushing house prices up
Property prices have soared almost 7% this year alone. With the upswing predicted to continue, we unpack what’s driving national housing values higher – and why it could pay to get into the market sooner. Another month, another round of price upticks. September marked the eighth consecutive month of home price growth, with CoreLogic saying property values […]
Why units could soon become hot property
Apartments stand out as an affordable choice when it comes to cracking the property market, not to mention downsizing. But a looming shortage may soon push unit values higher. For many of us, buying a house on its own block of land is the ‘great Australian dream’. While plenty of people achieve this goal, our […]
Property market climbs towards new peak
Australia’s Housing Market Rebound: Why Property Prices Are Climbing The Market Defies Higher Interest Rates Australia’s property market is bouncing back, proving resilient despite rising interest rates and cost-of-living pressures. Since March 2023, home values have surged 4.9% nationally, offsetting almost half of the losses recorded in the downturn between April 2022 and February 2023, […]
How does your home loan compare?
No change to the cash rate again this month, but lenders’ mortgage rates have been jumping around more than a bunch of toddlers at a Wiggles concert. We reveal the current average rates to see how your loan compares. Home owners are celebrating the official cash rate staying on hold for several months. But behind […]
More Aussies turn to brokers for a hand
An avalanche of rate hikes over the past 18 months has supersized home loan repayments. But savvy homeowners aren’t panicking. In fact, more mortgage holders than ever before are reaching out to brokers for expert help. A recent survey by the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) shows 95% of mortgage brokers are meeting […]
Sneaky rate hikes – is your lender behind them?
Sneaky Rate Hikes: Is Your Lender Behind Them? Why Are Your Home Loan Rates Increasing? Have you noticed your mortgage repayments creeping up—even when the Reserve Bank hasn’t announced a rate hike? You’re not imagining things. Some lenders are quietly increasing rates behind the scenes, and it’s catching many borrowers off guard. What’s Driving These […]
Why are fixed rates still rising?
Why Are Fixed Rates Rising If Interest Rates Are Expected to Fall? Understanding the Shift in Fixed-Rate Loans Fixed home loan rates have taken borrowers on a rollercoaster ride in recent months. In April 2023, some lenders reduced their fixed rates. By July 2023, major banks—including NAB, Westpac, ANZ, and Commonwealth Bank—raised fixed rates, with […]
Where homeowners are spending
Australians Are Investing Big in Home Renovations – Here’s How to Fund Yours Australians are embracing home renovations like never before, spending over $1 billion per month on upgrades and improvements. Whether inspired by binge-worthy home makeover shows or the desire to avoid skyrocketing property prices, many homeowners are choosing to renovate rather than relocate. […]