Property
Ask Paul: Should we buy or rent to be near a good government school?
Should Vivek and his wife buy a home near a good government school, or pay down their existing mortgage and send the kids to private school?
CBA will cover your mortgage for a year in the case of death or illness
The death or terminal illness of a family member can place an overwhelming financial burden on families. A new scheme from the Commonwealth Bank would cover mortgage payments of affected customers for about a year.
Where to buy: Top 50 property hotspots for 2020
While media obsess over the recovering property markets in Melbourne and Sydney, property hotspots can be found in smaller capital cities and regional areas.
First home buyer loans hit decade high as new buyers flock to market
First home buyer loans have skyrocketed to their highest level in a decade, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
How properly planning your renovations can help you avoid a DIY disaster
Halfway through knocking down a wall is not the time to realise you forgot to set a budget. Here's how to plan - and budget - for your renovations.
Winners and losers of Australian real estate investment trusts
Investors who have put their faith in A-REITs have done well over the past few years, but behind the headlines there are winners and losers among the funds.
Ask Paul: Sell properties to fund retirement or keep them as rentals?
Maree and her partner own three investment properties to help fund their retirement. Are they better off selling and putting the money into super, or continuing to rent them out?
Are tiny houses the answer to the housing affordability problem?
The tiny house movement is booming, spurred on by lifestyle shows and social media, but do they solve the housing affordability crisis?
Reserve Bank keeps rates on hold at February meeting
The RBA has decided to keep rates on hold today at the record low rate of 0.75%.
What Aussie homes will look like in 2030
Homes are getting smaller, smarter and greener. What will your home look like in 2030 - and how will it shape your lifestyle and wealth?
