The RBA cash rate has increased again, reaching 4.60% after the Reserve Bank raised rates by another 0.25 percentage points. It is the fourth rate increase this year, adding further pressure to households with variable-rate home loans. Following rate hikes in...
The recent federal budget introduced significant changes to property investment tax rules, leaving many investors wondering whether negative gearing on a new investment property will still be possible. The good news is that while the rules are changing, opportunities...
Many aspiring homeowners are watching the market closely, hoping first home buyer property prices will fall further before they make a move. While that strategy may sound sensible, today’s market conditions suggest that waiting for significant price drops could...
The Spring Property Market is off to a very different start compared to recent years. Traditionally known as the busiest period for real estate activity, this season is delivering more choice, increased negotiating power, and softer property prices for buyers. Whether...
An interest rate rise could be back on the agenda sooner than many homeowners expected. After months of stability following several cash rate increases, major lenders are now revising their forecasts and warning that further rate hikes may occur before Christmas....
