Property Investment

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

Government hangs its hat on immigration to revive property

Figures from the Budget reveal the Government expects a 14.3% decline in property tax receipts this financial year, and a rebound of 13.5% in the next year.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 08, 2020

Can you turn your home into an investment property?

Getting onto the property ladder can be difficult from a residential perspective, and buying an investment property is no different. So can you turn the home you live in into an investment property?

By Alex Brewster ● September 28, 2020

Push to reward landlords for providing energy-efficient rental homes

In a new push from a housing research institute, landlords could be incentivised to make their investment homes more energy efficient.

By Harrison Astbury ● September 23, 2020

Gateway Bank slashes home loans by up to 124 basis points

In a subdued week for rate movements, Gateway Bank led the charge, with its biggest cuts coming in the investment home loan space.

By Harrison Astbury ● September 18, 2020

RBA: Rents to remain below pre-COVID levels for several years

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an 'unprecedented' effect on the rental market, and the Reserve Bank says rent growth in many areas will remain subdued over coming years.

By William Jolly ● September 17, 2020

Almost 70% of investors still keen to buy, Queensland the place to do it

A new survey has revealed 67% of investors still believe now is a good time to buy residential property.

By Alex Brewster ● 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

Macquarie slashes interest-only home loan rates for investors

Macquarie Bank has slashed a wide range of interest-only investor home loans by up to 55 basis points.

By Harrison Astbury ● September 11, 2020

Victorian real estate body tells landlords, agents to 'refuse rent reductions'

The Real Estate Institute of Victoria has advised members to refuse rent reductions in protest of the Victorian Government's latest inspection shutdowns.

By William Jolly ● September 08, 2020

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.99% 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.