Can you remember your home loan interest rate?
Can you remember your home loan interest rate? Where you put your car keys, who won the footy premiership three years back, the new prime minister of New Zealand’s name – all very much socially acceptable things to forget. Your home loan rate shouldn’t be on that list. It’s a fair bet that your home […]
Plot twist: Millennials are Australia’s most active property investors
Plot twist: Millennials are Australia’s most active property investors When it comes to buying investment properties, younger Australians are punching above their weight, with Millennials taking the title as the nation’s most active generation for property investment. Investors are continuing to flock to the property market, with the Australian Bureau of Statistics saying the volume […]
Homeowners now an extra $71,000 richer (on average!)
Homeowners now an extra $71,000 richer (on average!) You may not feel richer, but if you’re a homeowner, there’s a decent chance your personal wealth has surged over the past 12 months thanks to soaring property values. And it could open up a world of exciting possibilities. Sometimes you’ve just got to shake your head […]
FOMO, FOBO and FOOP – how they can hold you back
FOMO, FOBO and FOOP – how they can hold you back Nobody likes missing out on a good thing. But then again, who likes overpaying? So how do you strike the right balance when both fears can work against one another? The property market rarely stands still. Interest rate movements, the number of homes listed […]
Explainer: how construction loans work
Explainer: how construction loans work There’s something very special about moving into a newly built home or putting the finishing touches on a major renovation. Maybe it’s the look and feel of new paint and fresh flooring, or just knowing you’ve kicked a worthwhile goal. Whatever the motivation, plenty of Aussies are rolling up their […]
Why offset accounts are hitting new highs
Why offset accounts are hitting new highs Spare cash can be tight right now (cost of living crunch, anyone?). But if you’ve still got some savings plus a home loan, there’s a way you could make your surplus funds work harder. Ever heard of an offset account? They’re becoming an increasingly popular add-on feature to […]
How long does it really take to get a home loan?
How long does it really take to get a home loan? Need a home loan in a hurry? You could be in luck. Plenty of lenders are keen to crunch loan approval times at present – but there’s a lot borrowers can do to potentially speed up the process, too. Finding a home to buy […]
Where are the bargain homes located in your suburb?
Where are the bargain homes located in your suburb? Location may be a big driver of property prices, but in any given suburb a few streets can be all that separates paying top dollar for a home or potentially scoring a bargain. Here’s how to use a tool to find pockets of value in any […]
Home buyers rejoice! More listings are hitting the market
Home buyers rejoice! More listings are hitting the market Great news for home buyers! After an extended run of low listings, the number of homes coming onto the market is skyrocketing. So could this have an impact on the property market? Let’s take a look. Take a look around your local suburb, and chances are […]
They’re back! Why property investors account for one-in-three new home loans
They’re back! Why property investors account for one-in-three new home loans 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 property market throughout 2024. It looks like property investors are back … and in a big way. The latest ABS […]