Property
How to bite the bullet and ask your landlord for cheaper rent
Rents have fallen by up to $100 a week in some areas so what can you do if you're paying above market rent? Time to have a tough conversation with your landlord.
Ask Paul: Is there any truth to this COVID-19 property rumour?
Debra has heard that anyone who gets mortgage relief from their bank during COVID-19 will be rejected if they need help down the track.
Ask Paul: Interest rates are at an all-time low but we’re stuck in a fixed rate
Interest rates have fallen to 2.27% on a three-year fixed term but Victor is stuck paying 4.45% and the bank won't budge. Should he stop making extra payments?
Cashback, low rates: Now could be time to refinance your mortgage
If your income hasn't been affected by COVID-19, now could be a good time to refinance your mortgage as competitive rates and cashback offers hit the market.
Ask Paul: Should I pay a lump sum off my home or investment property?
Michael has $10,000 to pay off either his home or his investment property. He's heard it's best to pay off non-deductible debt first, but is that true in this case?
Is now the best time to lock in a fixed home loan rate?
With interest rates at an all-time low, fixing your mortgage rate could save you thousands over the life of the loan. But experts warn it's not for everyone.
Buy now or wait for prices to fall: we answer your property questions
The property market is still ticking over, but there are extra challenges for buyers and sellers, landlords and tenants. Here, experts answer nine questions about buying, selling and investing in property during the coronavirus pandemic.
Expats sweat as main residence CGT cut-off looms
Already facing a rapidly approaching deadline signaling the end of exemptions from capital gains tax, expats now face further challenges in selling their former family homes, with only COVID-19 to blame.
$50,000 bonus for new home builders would boost economy
Builders of new homes would receive a $50,000 cash incentive under a Property Council of Australia proposal to generate jobs and boost consumer confidence.
NSW and Victoria push to scrap stamp duty but will land tax save you money?
Stamp duty is an expensive burden for first-home buyers but is an increased land tax the solution for NSW and Victoria homeowners?
