Knowledge is power

With today’s cost of living pressures and the median dwelling value in Australia now at $794,000, many young Australians feel like they’ll never be able to enter the property market. However, it’s important to remember there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to buying...

Buying your first home is an unforgettable experience. There’s nothing like the thrill of hearing that settlement has gone smoothly and that you own your very own home. If you’re an aspiring homeowner who is struggling to save a deposit, there may be other options to...

Finding the right investment property for you is different from finding your own home. At the end of the day, the aim of buying an investment property is to make a solid financial return – whether that’s through rental income or capital growth. That’s why it’s so...

In May, the Federal Government delivered the 2024-25 budget. It included several measures, such as a $300 energy bill rebate and rent assistance, aimed at easing Australians' cost-of-living pressures. Meanwhile, the government’s stage 3 tax cuts came into effect on...

Do you want to jump into the property market but don’t have the budget to buy a house? A unit or apartment could be a great way to get your leg up on the property ladder. According to CoreLogic data, unit values are now rising at a faster rate than houses in more than...

With today’s cost-of-living pressures, it’s more important than ever to regularly review your home loan to see how it stacks up against others.

There are many reasons to consider renovating, from making your property more liveable to driving up its market value and increasing the rental income if it’s an investment. So, which renovations should you consider when looking to generate a return on investment?...

As housing prices continue to soar, many people are increasingly considering whether to buy a tiny home to live in or as a holiday home. The tiny house movement has been around for some time now, but despite its growing popularity, legislation is yet to catch up. This...

With hundreds of thousands of mortgages rolling off fixed rate terms and property owners facing the mortgage cliff as they jump to higher variable repayments, many investors are wondering whether now is a good time to refinance. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) data...