Property
Five mortgage mistakes to avoid when you buy property
Why is it important not to overlook lenders mortgage insurance? What's the risk of cross-securitising properties? Here are five mortgage traps to avoid.
How to get a mortgage and buy property when you’re single
Buying property on your own is not impossible but you'll be going up against couples with two incomes, so it requires plenty of discipline.
The home loan hack to help you pay off your mortgage quicker
A simple change to how often you pay your mortgage could save you tens of thousands of dollars and shave years off the life of your home loan.
Forget loyalty: how to negotiate a better deal on your mortgage
If you're one of the 80% of mortgage holders who stick with the big bank they know but usually don't love, you could be throwing away tens of thousands of dollars.
The common sense guide to saving up a house deposit
If you've been supposedly saving for a deposit for years without making much progress, it's time to give yourself a deadline.
Five suburbs where a mortgage is cheaper than paying rent
Don't buy into the idea that home ownership is just a pipe dream. More than a third of Aussie properties have mortgage repayments lower than than rental payments.
Ask Paul: I can pay off my investment property in full but should I?
Kaye has the money to pay off her investment property in full, but should she keep making payments while it is rented out?
Eight ways your garden can save you water, power and money
Having a garden doesn't have to be a drain on your resources. It can actually help you slash your water, electricity and grocery bills.
What to do if your interest-only mortgage is expiring
Around 700,000 interest-only mortgages will convert to principal and interest this year, leaving borrowers owing hundreds more each month. So what are your options?
Ask Paul: My daughter has saved $40k more than her husband for a house
Col's daughter has saved $40,000 more than her husband towards their home deposit. Should he pay her back to keep things equal?
