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5% deposit scheme expands early – will it increase house prices?
The popular Home Guarantee Scheme that lets first home buyers get into the market with just a 5% deposit has been expanded sooner than expected. But an unexpected twist means first home buyers may want to bring forward their buying plans. The Home Guarantee...
Why Home Loan Refinancing Is Surging in Australia: Over 1,000 Loans Switched Every Day
Home Loan Refinancing on the Rise Home loan refinancing has surged across Australia, with homeowners taking advantage of falling interest rates and better loan options. According to recent ABS data, more than 100,000 home loans were refinanced in the June 2025...
Why Getting Home Loan Pre-Approval Could Help You Secure Your First Home Faster
Buying your first home is one of life’s biggest milestones but it can also be one of the most stressful. Many first-time buyers miss out on their dream home not because of the competition, but because they didn’t have home loan pre-approval in place. According to...
Third rate cut delivered this year as RBA trims cash rate to 3.60%
Borrowers around the country have been delivered a sunnier financial outlook this month after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today trimmed the cash rate by another 25 basis points to 3.60%. How much could your monthly mortgage repayments decrease? After last...
How your home can help your kids get a great education
Location, location, location. Or should we say: education, education, education. New research shows homes in the catchment areas of sought-after public schools can command six-figure price premiums. Here’s why. Your home can be much more than a roof over your head....
Newly built homes notch up strongest sales in 3 years
There’s a lot to love about buying a brand new home, and sales of recently constructed homes have increased 19% over the last quarter. We look at the pros and cons of buying a new home – and the financial incentives available to new home buyers. Fresh paint, spotless...