You might have seen a headline or two about a particular big bank being at war with brokers. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our...

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If the latest federal government budget is leaving you hungry for perks and savings, you’re not alone. We’ve had a brainstorm and here...

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Who doesn’t love a tax cut? Most of us are now only weeks away from saving on our tax bills, with Stage 3 tax cuts to kick in from 1...

We all love the idea of nabbing a bargain property, but for most home buyers the real issue is whether they’re overvaluing a place – and...

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There’s something very special about moving into a newly built home or putting the finishing touches on a major renovation. Maybe it’s...

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Great news for home buyers! After an extended run of low listings, the number of homes coming onto the market is skyrocketing. So could...

Lending to property investors is soaring once again. We lift the lid on what’s driving investor interest – and what it could mean for the...

Happy days! The Reserve Bank kept rates steady in February. But a shake-up in the number of times our central bank meets each year is...

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Hats off to Australia’s first home buyers! The latest lending data shows they’re refusing to let last year’s rate hikes and rising...