Property
What is the Home Guarantee Scheme?
Why are the changes to the Home Guarantee Scheme so significant? Joseph Daoud, mortgage broker and founder of It's Simple Finance, explains.
What the 5% deposit scheme will really cost buyers
The government's fast-tracked Home Guarantee Scheme lets you buy with just a 5% deposit, but stamp duty could sting just as much.
$848,858: Home prices hit new high leading into spring
Property price growth accelerated during August, just as buyers and sellers are gearing up for the busy spring property season.
The top sustainability features buyers want in Aussie homes
Forget composting toilets. In 2025, energy-efficient features in homes are no longer niche but expected. And it's not about aesthetics but performance.
Ask Paul: Is it time to sell our investment properties?
Jim holds two investment properties and a vacant block of land. Should he sell the properties to set up his retirement? And can he minimise capital gains tax?
How to borrow more for a mortgage
With property prices soaring, knowing how to improve your home loan serviceability can be the difference between getting the keys or being shown the door.
Ask Paul: My parents expect me to buy them a house
"My parents deserve a home of their own, but the idea of taking on a big mortgage on my own (because it does feel like I would be on my own) terrifies me," writes Chai Li.
Friends With Money #217: Spring property preview
Home prices are rising and interest rates are falling, so who holds the cards leading into the spring property season? Dr Nicola Powell joins us on the podcast.
Why is my interest rate higher than my mates?
Your mate's rate might be lower, but every borrower's different. From equity to income, here's 5 key factors shape the deal your lender offers.
How to protect yourself against underquoting
When you show up to an auction only to be out of your price range by the opening bid, you have to ask, are agents under-quoting? And is it legal?
