Buying a Home

What does a conveyancer do and do you need one?

Buying a home can be a hugely exciting time, but what’s not-so-exciting is the mountain of paperwork that comes with it. That's where a conveyancer can help.

By Alex Brewster ● December 31, 2019

Rent or buy? The age-old housing debate

"Are you still renting?" "Why haven't you bought a house?" And my personal favourite: "Rent money is dead money!"

By Emma Duffy ● December 27, 2019

The cost of building a home in Australia

Building a house provides you with the opportunity to carefully curate your dream living space, or to potentially craft something you think you could sell for a huge profit later on. But how much does building a house actually cost?

By Alex Brewster ● December 23, 2019

Buying a repossessed property: How to and should you?

Home repossession is typically a negative affair, but for switched on buyers, it can provide a unique opportunity.

By Alex Brewster ● December 18, 2019

Why you should look to buy 'low-end' Sydney and Melbourne properties

Looking to buy a new property sometime soon? Forget the inner-city suburbs: low-end areas in Sydney and Melbourne could be set to represent excellent value in the coming years.

By William Jolly ● December 17, 2019

Full List: First Home Loan Deposit Scheme Lenders Revealed

Commonwealth Bank, NAB and 24 smaller lenders have today been confirmed to take part in the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

By Emma Duffy ● December 12, 2019

Aussies to be questioned over streaming services, private schools under new ASIC lending guidelines

Banks and lenders have been instructed to grill borrowers over their spending and what they're willing to give up if they want a home loan, under new lending guidelines released by ASIC.

By Emma Duffy ● December 11, 2019

New online eligibility tool launched for First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has today launched an interactive online tool to help first home buyers assess their eligibility for the scheme, which kicks off 1 January 2020.

By Emma Duffy ● December 05, 2019

Home buying intentions jumping back to record highs, CBA says

Near-record numbers of house hunters are jumping back into the market and are determined to buy property, a clear sign monetary policy stimulus is working, according to Commonwealth Bank.

By Emma Duffy ● November 21, 2019

Pet-friendly properties a top priority for home buyers looking for fur-ever home

Over half of Aussies place more importance on the pet-friendliness of a home rather than its proximity to family and friends.

By Emma Duffy ● November 20, 2019

Refinance home loans.Rates from 2.19% p.a.

Low-rate car loansRates from 3.97%

Savings ratesof up to 3.50%

Term deposit ratesof up to 1.45%

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 2.19% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.97%

Savings rates
of up to 3.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.45%

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