Owning a home

Majority of homeowners making renovations before Christmas

Two-thirds of Australian homeowners are doing some kind of renovation in their homes before the Christmas period, a new study has shown.

By William Jolly ● December 11, 2019

Bushfire season has arrived: Here’s what you need to know about insuring your home

As we head into the warmer months, catastrophic bushfires are raging in many parts of Australia, claiming hundreds of homes. At the time of writing, the damage bill has hit $145 million, with over 1,300 bushfire-related claims for the November disasters.

By Emma Duffy ● November 29, 2019

Rising energy costs a major concern for 96% of Australian households

As we head into summer, Australians are growing increasingly concerned about rising electricity costs – but our misuse of air conditioners could see us racking up more than $1,000 in wasted electricity.

By Emma Duffy ● November 19, 2019

Australian homes up to 66% underinsured

New research from MCG Quantity Surveyors has found many Aussie property owners could have their homes underinsured by as much as 66%, potentially leading to enormous financial devastation in the event of a claim.

By Emma Duffy ● November 07, 2019

Mortgage stress rising while household confidence falls

The number of Australian households facing mortgage stress rose to a new high in October, according to the latest data.

By William Jolly ● November 06, 2019

Are tiny houses the solution to housing affordability?

With the average price for Australian property seemingly on the rise again after recent falls, housing affordability remains an issue for many Australians. Could tiny houses be a solution?

By William Jolly ● October 31, 2019

House price optimism at three-year high

Since beginning the year with record-low expectations, Aussie home sellers are now the most optimistic they’ve been for at least three years, according to survey results.

By William Jolly ● October 09, 2019

90% of millennials concerned they won’t achieve the Great Australian Dream

Despite desperately wanting to own a house, the number of millennials who have given up on the hope of moving out of home before the age of 30 has skyrocketed.

By Emma Duffy ● September 30, 2019

Dazed and confused: Many Aussies failing to choose cheaper home loans

When it comes to choosing the best value home loan, many Aussie homeowners are punching below their weight, according to recent research from Australia’s corporate watchdog.

By Dominic Beattie ● September 04, 2019

Opinion: Why open banking will make it easy to switch home loans

The upcoming introduction of open banking in Australia is a step in the right direction towards efficiency and competition in the home loan market, writes loans.com.au’s Managing Director Marie Mortimer.

By Marie Mortimer ● September 03, 2019

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