Has the tide turned? What the RBA rate pause means for homeowners

By: Bishnu Aryal

Mortgage holders rejoice - the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate on hold in August for the second month in a row. So have we finally...

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Why are fixed rates still rising? And when might they drop again?

By: Bishnu Aryal

With plenty of pundits tipping interest rates will start to fall in the next 12 months, we look at why the big banks are hiking their fixed rates –...

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Where homeowners are spending $1 billion a month

By: Bishnu Aryal

Australians are showering their homes with $1 billion worth of love each month as home improvement spending ramps up. We look at the cost of popular renovations – and...

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Could apartment living help you dive into the property market sooner?

By: Bishnu Aryal

Buying a home for the first time can be challenging, especially with house prices soaring in recent years. So could switching from house hunting to unit searching be the...

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Mortgage holders breathe a sigh of relief as RBA puts cash rate on hold

By: Bishnu Aryal

Phew! The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today decided to put the official cash rate on hold. So is the end of this rate hike cycle finally in...

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Breaking out of mortgage prison: can easing serviceability buffers help?

By: Bishnu Aryal

Have you been keen to refinance but told you can't? You’re not alone. Many Australian households are currently locked into their home loans due to rising interest rates. But...

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Homebuying intentions climb as Aussies untie themselves from rental crunch

By: Bishnu Aryal

Despite the soaring cost of living and successive interest rate hikes, homebuying intentions have climbed, latest data shows. So why are so many people still chasing the great Australian...

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Mortgage serviceability: how to jump through the hoops

By: Bishnu Aryal

Mortgage serviceability can feel like a frustrating hurdle to clear. But it‘s an important safeguard against borrowing too much, particularly in the current interest rate landscape.

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RBA attempts to beat back inflation with another rate hike, up to 4.10%

By: Bishnu Aryal

Drumroll … The RBA has hiked the official cash rate for the 12th time since April 2022, increasing it to 4.10%. How much will this increase your monthly repayments?...

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Why more Aussies are turning their backs on the McMansion

By: Bishnu Aryal

Australians are increasingly “thinking small” when it comes to buying a home and cracking the property market. And with perks like affordability, more desirable locations, and lower maintenance, it’s...

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