Property
The benefits and challenges with buying a property off the plan
15 January
Buying property off the plan offers numerous benefits, but it also comes with some challenges. This guide will explore the advantages and disadvantages to help you make an informed decision.  Advantages of Buying Off the Plan More Customisation...[Read More]
Cheaper houses have lift-off as guarantee takes effect
14 January
The signature election housing policy of the federal government is worsening affordability for first time homebuyers, even as it gets more people into home ownership. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese campaigned on widening eligibility to a five per...[Read More]
High cash rates no barrier to housing boom, data shows
14 January
Three Reserve Bank interest rate cuts were widely credited with accelerating growth in property values last year, but historical data shows the most drastic price surges arenât always due to falling borrowing costs. The 8.6 per cent increase in...[Read More]
Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026
14 January
History shows itâs a brave ploy to bet against the Australian property market. Yet a dramatic reversal in interest rate expectations means 2026 is looking a little softer for real estate. Opposing forces should see prices continue to break records...[Read More]
National home price hit a new record high in 2025
7 January
Entering the property market just got a bit harder after the national home price reached a record $880,000. The new high in December followed monthly growth of 0.1 per cent, and growth of 8.8 per cent over the year, the PropTrack report released on...[Read More]
Weaker housing market tipped as rate hike fears mount
7 January
The housing market is tipped to start weaker in 2026 with confidence dented by fears the Reserve Bankâs next move will be a rate hike, a leading property data provider says. Cotalityâs national Home Value Index recorded the smallest gain in five...[Read More]
Home approvals surge but affordability still an issue
7 January
Home approvals in Australia have surged to a three-and-a-half year high but construction challenges will continue to constrain progress on housing affordability. The number of dwellings approved for construction jumped 15.2 per cent to 18,406 in...[Read More]
Financial security: four key strategies to safeguard your financial future
1 January
Financial stability doesnât usually come by chance; it requires preparation and strategy. Most of us depend on a steady paycheck, but few consider what would happen if it disappeared suddenly. Protecting yourself against financial disaster means...[Read More]
Some steps you can take if you are struggling to make mortgage repayments?
1 January
Owning a home is a significant milestone. However, the financial responsibility of mortgage repayments can be daunting for some homeowners. In times of financial difficulty, itâs essential to find ways to manage your mortgage and avoid defaulting...[Read More]
Self-interest widening wealth gap between old and young
31 December
Is the wealth gap between old and young Australians becoming a gulf? Former federal Treasury secretary Ken Henry has declared young workers are being ârobbedâ by the tax system, while ex-Victorian treasurer Tim Pallas calls the intergenerational...[Read More]
RBA reveals whatâs needed to avert rate hikes in 2026
24 December
By the end of January Australians should have a clearer picture of whether they can expect interest rate hikes next year. Quarterly inflation data, due to be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on January 28, will confirm or allay...[Read More]
âHorse has boltedâ on cheap gas, even with reservation
24 December
Australian gas users will be hoping for lower prices under a national reservation scheme but any reduction is expected to be dampened by dwindling supplies of the cheapest stuff. A long-awaited scheme to force east coast exporters to set aside some...[Read More]
2025: The year the world chose direction
18 December
History rarely announces itself in dramatic bursts. More often, it reveals itself through quiet turning points â moments when trends harden into realities and choices can no longer be postponed. 2025 was one of those years. It did not deliver a...[Read More]
How to celebrate Christmas meaningfully with your family and friends
18 December
Creating a Christmas filled with genuine warmth and joy often seems like a daunting task amidst the hustle of holiday preparations. The season of cheer can quickly turn into a flurry of stress, leaving many of us more relieved than regretful when...[Read More]
Six figures or out: income needed for typical rental
17 December
Australian households on less than six-figure incomes are struggling to make rent for a typical capital city house, underscoring the depth of the nationâs housing affordability challenge. To afford the median rental house, a household must earn...[Read More]