Property
My parents helped me buy a house – should I pay them back first?
Cassandra's parents went guarantor for a large chunk of her mortgage. Should she pay them back or keep money in offset?
How I’m paying off my mortgage in 10 years (and you can, too)
In 2008 we set ourselves a goal: to own our home within 10 years. We've poured our income into the mortgage payments, and January 2018 will be the last one.
The real impact of the property depreciation changes
New rules for claiming depreciation may have far-reaching consequences for investors and developers. Here's what you need to know.
The formula that could help you buy the right investment property
Property is one of Australia's favourite way to invest, but what do you look for in an investment property?
Don’t get caught when buying an off-the-plan investment
Over-supply, inflated prices and one-sided contracts are just some of the challenges facing off-the-plan investors. Here's what you need to know.
‘Millennials want a dream home now – not in 20 years’
When I bought my ramshackle first home in the 1980s, I just wanted to get my foot on the property ladder. But millennials want their dream home now.
‘Wildly inconsistent’ housing market figures: who can you believe?
How much did Sydney house prices grow in 2016 - was it 3.3%, 7.5%, 10.7%, or 16.7%? It depends on who you ask. Growth figures are notoriously inconsistent.
Should you buy now and pay LMI or keep saving a deposit?
As rising house prices are making it more difficult to get into the property market, first-home buyers are faced with the question: is it best to pay lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) and jump into the market now, or wait and save a higher deposit?
How to get your rental bond back in full
Leaving a rental property can put some money back in your wallet. Here's what you need to know to make sure you get your bond.
What could you save by locking in your home loan rate now?
With the government regulator tightening regulations and banks hiking mortgage rates, is it finally time to think about fixing your home loan rate?
