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Bank of Mum and Dad: why a written agreement can make sense
With more first home buyers relying on family support to get into the market, we explain why it may be beneficial to put the details in writing if Mum and Dad offer a financial helping hand.
08/07/2026/by Ben Behar
New financial year, new reasons to review your home loan
As the calendar flips over to July, now’s a good time to give your home loan a once-over. We look at five strategies that could help you save on interest and pay off your mortgage sooner.
01/07/2026/by Ben Behar
How the property market is shaping up in your area post budget night
It’s just over a month since the Federal Government unveiled its tax reforms on budget night. Here’s how property values are responding across the major cities.
24/06/2026/by Ben Behar
Record smashed: over 80% of buyers turn to a broker for help
The mortgage broking industry has notched up an exciting record with the news that brokers now account for 81% of Australia’s residential lending market. Here’s why.
17/06/2026/by Ben Behar
5 tips to help you clear your mortgage by retirement
Worried you'll still be paying off your mortgage in retirement? New research shows you're not alone. Here are five tips to help clear the slate before you hang up your work boots.
10/06/2026/by Ben Behar
Not a housing "crash” – easing growth and plenty of buying opportunities
House price growth is slowing but experts say not to expect a crash. We look at what’s changed, and why today’s market may offer good opportunities for homebuyers.
02/06/2026/by Ben Behar
Gen Z races into the property market
A few tweaks to a popular first home buyer scheme has driven a “surge” in Gen Zs buying their first home. And it’s not the only upside giving first home buyers a boost now.
26/05/2026/by Ben Behar
Home loan interest rate rising? There may be other options
It was great while it lasted, but the rate cut party is well and truly over. Today we look at how you could potentially reduce your home loan interest rate without relying on the Reserve Bank.
20/05/2026/by Ben Behar
Federal Budget 2026: how it could affect your property plans
Reforms to negative gearing and capital gains tax have been unveiled in the latest national budget. Here’s what they could mean for investors, first home buyers and home owners.
13/05/2026/by Ben Behar
Cash rate increases for the third time this year, now up to 4.35%
The hits just keep coming for mortgage holders, with the Reserve…
05/05/2026/by David BarbelerServices

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