Property
Falling house prices could be squeezing your home equity
Thinking of borrowing against your home for renovations, investing, travel or a new car? As property prices fall, you might find you can't borrow as much as you expect.
The hidden costs of owning an Airbnb in 2026
Holiday homes can still generate rental income, but higher costs, tougher council rules and closer ATO scrutiny mean owners need to be realistic about the returns.
The property myth that made Australians rich
Think property made Australians rich? It wasn't bricks and mortar that built fortunes, it was leverage. And it's becoming harder to use.
Ask Paul: Should we pay off our home or invest in property?
With a $670,000 mortgage and major renovation plans, Sothea and Josh are weighing up a classic wealth-building dilemma: pay off the home loan first or start investing in property and shares?
Will falling property prices cut your rates and land tax?
Property prices may be falling, but that doesn't necessarily mean lower council rates or land tax. Here's why.
Mortgage demand falls: Can borrowers get lower rates?
CBA, Westpac, NAB and ANZ say mortgage demand is falling, so can borrowers negotiate a lower home loan rate? Plus, why cheaper access to Ozempic remains out of reach for many Australians. Here are five money stories you may have missed.
How borrowers can save, even after the August RBA hold
The RBA may have kept rates steady, but a softer lending market could help Australians with a mortgage score a better deal.
The best property investments after negative gearing changes
Could commercial property, granny flats or new-builds outperform established homes? Here's what experts say investors should consider.
Why first-home buyers could finally catch a break
First-home buyers could finally be getting a break as investor demand eases, government support expands and competition for homes starts to cool.
Should you completely pay off your mortgage?
You've spent years trying to get rid of your mortgage. Ironically, paying it off completely might not always be the smartest financial move. Here's why.
