Property
Reserve Bank cuts interest rates to record low of 0.75%
A strong rebound in Sydney and Melbourne housing values wasn't enough to stave off a rate cut today, with the RBA slashing interest rates to a new record low.
Nothing beats location: four investment property rules to live by
You can't out-train a bad diet, and you can't sweeten a property lemon. Here are the property rules to live by.
Borrowing from bank of Mum and Dad could kill home loan application
The bank of mum and dad is under threat, with some banks refusing to lend to borrowers who have been gifted a chunk of their deposit.
Ask Paul: I owe $220k on the mortgage, my wife has $75k in a term deposit
Scott owes $220,000 on the home he shares with his wife, who has $75,000 in a term deposit. How can they make the most of the cash?
When you can claim the cost of renovating your investment property
Renovating a rental property can be an expensive and time-consuming business, but the good news is that many of the costs can be claimed as a tax deduction.
How to protect your home from a hefty $6000 repair bill
Leaks and cracks are common building defects, and the repair bill can cost you thousands. Here are some solutions to help avoid blowing your bank account.
Ask Paul: Should we sell an investment property to pay off our home?
Chris and Vicki still owe half a million dollars on their home. Is it time to sell an investment property and pay off the mortgage?
What’s ahead for the best-performing asset class
Aussie investors love property, and it accounts for about two-thirds of household wealth. But the current market correction is a reminder that it's safer to spread your bets across different property types.
RBA holds interest rates as Sydney and Melbourne property recovers
The RBA held interest rates at its September meeting today, and the resurgence in Sydney and Melbourne housing values was likely a key topic of conversation.
The painful reality of mortgage stress in retirement
Australians are finding it harder to pay off their homes, with 28% of over 55s still making mortgage repayments, and it's only going to get worse.
