Property
How to negotiate a lower interest rate on your mortgage
Interest rates are at record lows, but you shouldn't get complacent about your mortgage. A small reduction could save you thousands.
Why sooner is better than later when it comes to investing in property
We're buying homes later in life but is this impacting our future financial health and our retirement?
What The Block result means for the property market
While hysteria surrounding The Block may account for the hammer falling at a whopping $630,000 over reserve for the winning unit on Sunday night, the result is in line with the market's recent upswing.
The tax Airbnb hosts must know to avoid a nasty shock
Renting out part of your home through Airbnb can deliver a nasty, and little understood, tax sting.
How to buy your first home with just a 5% deposit
First home buyers will be able to get into a house with as little as 5% deposit through a new government scheme, but there's a catch.
Ask Paul: Should we buy an investment property in WA wine country?
Nathan and Melissa own two Perth investment properties, one worth less than what they owe. Should they buy a third, in regional WA?
ACCC to investigate banks for not passing on rate cuts
Australia's big four banks are back in the hot seat, this time for their failure to pass on central bank rate cuts to consumers.
What you need to know before you decide to rentvest
Can't afford to buy where you live? Rentvesting means you can enjoy your favourite suburb and still get a foothold in the property market. But will it work for you?
Time to negotiate: four ways to push for more affordable rent
Resigned to life as a tenant for the foreseeable future? Don't lose heart. Here's how to negotiate cheaper rent.
How to bank the latest RBA interest rate cut and save thousands
While you could sit back and hope your current lender passes on the latest rate cut in full, taking charge and seeking out a better deal instead could see you shave thousands off your annual home loan repayments.
