Property
Cash rate hits decade-high 3.10% after RBA hikes rates again
Homeowners with a mortgage will likely be hit with higher loan repayments just in time for Christmas following the RBA decision to increase interest rates by a further 25 basis points this afternoon.
How to prepare your property for flooding
Have you storm-proofed your home for summer? These 10 steps will leave you better prepared for La Niña's heavy rainfall and possible flooding.
Investment property tax perks and traps
The tax perks of owning an investment property are considerable, but there are downsides for those who don't know what they're doing.
How to take advantage of a cooler spring property market
With fewer properties going to auction, and homes staying on the market longer, Aussies have more time to get it right when they buy a house.
The Block auction shock: When to fire your real estate agent
The Block 2022 auctions dished up plenty of surprises - and a few valuable lessons for home sellers when it comes to who the agent works for, and how to set a reserve.
The Block auctions: Could a $30 million tax break attract investors?
Tools down! This Sunday sees all eyes focused on Gisborne as The Block auctions go to air - and a hidden perk could see investors dominate the bidding.
Reserve Bank lifts cash rate to 2.85%
Mortgage holders are set to be slugged with another round of rate hikes following a seventh straight increase to the cash rate from the RBA at its November board meeting.
What rising interest rates mean for property investors
Falling prices and rising rents could bring out the property investors, but interest rate hikes mean they need to get their timing right.
A beginner’s guide to bridging loans
After months of looking, you find your dream home and you want to snap it up before anyone else does. But what do you do if you haven't sold your current abode?
The top concern facing new homebuyers
New research by NAB has revealed the biggest factor homebuyers are weighing up when considering jumping into the property market.
