Buying a Home

Young Australians blindly optimistic they’ll own a home

Many young Australians are “blindly optimistic” they will eventually own a home despite stagnant wage growth, worsening affordability, and not actively planning for homeownership, a new report shows.

By Emma Duffy ● August 15, 2019

How to save up for a house deposit

So you’ve decided to become a homeowner. No more grubby share houses, disagreements with the landlord, tolerating your housemates’ mess or their questionable design choices. Congratulations!

By Emma Duffy ● July 23, 2019

Auction markets record highest clearance rate in over a year

Falling Australian home prices may see a reprieve with new data showing an increasing number of buyers at auctions, compared to the same time last year.

By Alex Brewster ● July 23, 2019

First home buyers feel the pressure when applying for a home loan

More than half of all first-home buyers feel stressed when applying for a home loan, according to new research.

By William Jolly ● June 25, 2019

What are low doc home loans?

Not everyone can get a regular home loan. For some, ‘low doc home loans’ are the best available option.

By William Jolly ● May 30, 2019

Is superannuation to blame for millennials’ housing woes?

A research paper has claimed millennials are better off without compulsory superannuation because owning a home is more important for retirement.

By William Jolly ● May 29, 2019

Is it possible to buy a home with no deposit?

Securing a home loan with little to no deposit can be pretty hard, but not impossible.

By William Jolly ● May 27, 2019

Housing affordability records fastest improvement in six years: HIA

Good news for wannabe first home buyers – Australian housing has recorded the biggest quarterly improvement in affordability in nearly six years, according to the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.

By Dominic Beattie ● May 20, 2019

Why you need ‘genuine savings’ when applying for a home loan

When applying for a home loan, having a deposit of cash isn’t always enough. Often, you’ll need something called ‘genuine savings’ to show the lender.

By William Jolly ● May 15, 2019

Millennials living at home longer

An increasing number of adults are living with mum and dad, especially in the big cities.

By Emma Duffy ● May 14, 2019

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.69% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.94%

Savings rates
of up to 1.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.60%

Let us come to you.
Get Savings in your inbox.