Property
13 property terms you need to know
The property world runs on alphabet soup, from LVR to LMI. Looking to buy? Here's a glossary with some of the most common acronyms to help you navigate the process.
Subsidised insurance could save Aussie homeowners thousands
Homeowners in northern Australia could see insurance discounts of up to 46% after the government's cyclone reinsurance pool passed through the Senate.
Boost for first-home buyers in this year’s Budget
First-home buyers are among the winners of this year's Federal Budget, with the government floating a new Regional Home Guarantee and boosting the number of places available under existing schemes.
Four tips for buying a successful commercial property
Structure is important when starting out investing in commercial property. Getting it wrong can have long-term tax implications that can be costly.
Five ways to improve your chances of getting a home loan
Applying for a home loan can be arduous so it isn't hard for your application to be considered incomplete, or worse, high risk. Here's how to increase your chances of being approved.
First-home buyers should be able to use super to get into property market
First-home buyers should be able to use their super as collateral for a home, according to an inquiry into housing affordability and supply in Australia.
Three questions to ask before dipping into your home equity
If you're lucky enough to have watched your house value soar recently, you could be sitting on a huge sum of home equity. But should you use it?
How to buy off the plan without being ripped off
Buying property off the plan can turn into a nightmare of Opal Tower proportions. Here are four tips to help protect yourself so you don't end up with a dud.
How to make an insurance claim if your home has been flooded
As hundreds of thousands of Aussies salvage what they can from their flood-ravaged homes, here's what you need to know before talking to your insurance company.
A beginner’s guide to unlisted property funds
Commercial property can respond differently to economic conditions than residential property and usually offers investors higher returns on their investment.
