Owning a home

WA worst offender for mortgage delinquencies, Victoria at 15-year highs

Credit rating agency Moody's released data into mortgage delinquencies and revealed Perth suburbs make up eight of the top ten postcodes for 30-days-plus arrears.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 27, 2020

How to build a granny flat and what it costs

Looking to add value to your property, or just need extra room to house a family member? A granny flat could be just what your house needs.

By William Jolly ● October 27, 2020

First home buyers worse off than a year ago despite COVID-19 downturn

New research from Domain reveals first home buyers are taking up to 6.5 years to save for a house deposit, up 2.6% from a year ago.

By Harrison Astbury ● September 24, 2020

Build-to-rent: The new housing model where renters call the shots

If you’re a property market nerd and closely follow the news, you’ve probably heard of the build-to-rent phenomenon.

By Emma Duffy ● September 18, 2020

Housing affordability still a significant barrier to housing aspirations

While those who currently own a home are satisfied with their housing situation, those who don't are still facing major barriers to ownership, new research shows.

By William Jolly ● September 17, 2020

What happens when you default on a mortgage?

A mortgage is one of life’s biggest commitments, and like any big commitment, breaking it can have serious consequences.

By William Jolly ● September 16, 2020

The average capital city home just got $11,700 cheaper

When Melbourne and Sydney cough, the nation catches a cold, as data released today reveals property prices declined 1.8% in the June quarter.

By Harrison Astbury ● September 15, 2020

Perth the most affordable capital, construction flat despite Homebuilder

Today, research revealed Perth has the highest affordability out of the capitals, while construction activity was down in the June quarter despite HomeBuilder.

By Harrison Astbury ● August 26, 2020

Have a mortgage deferral? Here's how your lender is expected to help when it ends

Australia's regulatory watchdog has published its expectations for how lenders are expected to help customers whose loan deferrals expire in the coming months.

By William Jolly ● August 13, 2020

What would happen if negative gearing got the axe?

Negative gearing tax concessions are a particular public policy pain point thought to affect housing affordability, but what would happen if they got the axe?

By Harrison Astbury ● August 06, 2020

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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%

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of up to 1.45%

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