Property
Ask Paul: Should we borrow more to buy a bigger house?
Jo and her husband like the idea of buying a bigger home in a better suburb, but are they too old to take on a new mortgage?
Two common real estate scams and how to avoid them
Desperate renters are turning to social media to put a roof over their heads, and scammers are waiting to pounce.
How a single mum designed and built an energy-efficient home for $260,000
"I was looking around town to buy an existing house, but everything was leaky and facing the wrong way," says Sophia MacRae. So she bought land and did it herself.
Engineered stone banned from 2024 – here are eight alternatives
Engineered stone will be banned in most states and territories from 2024 after it was linked with silicosis in tradespeople. Here are eight alternatives.
The property market trends you can expect next year
What will 2024 bring when it comes to interest rates, FOMO and AI in real estate? We reveal the property trends you can expect in the new year.
RBA holds rates at last meeting of 2023
The Reserve Bank has followed up last month's 25 basis point increase with a pause, leaving the cash rate steady at 4.35%.
Ask Paul: I’m 40 and divorced, is it too late to buy a home?
"At 40, it is a reality that home ownership may never happen again," writes divorced reader Paul. But Paul Clitheroe disagrees.
Melbourne and Sydney property prices tipped to fall in 2024
The Australian property market could be in for a mixed year in 2024, with new research anticipating moderate price falls in some of the country's largest cities.
Reserve Bank lifts cash rate to 12-year high
Homeowners with a mortgage will be bracing themselves for higher repayments following the RBA's move to increase rates by 25 basis points.
Why property investors are feeling the pinch
If you're a landlord who has over-borrowed and can't cope with high interest rates, it may be time to sell.
