RBA keeps rates on hold

The RBA has left the official cash rate on hold at 1.5 per cent at its meeting today.

Will we see a Melbourne Cup rate cut?

Will we see a Melbourne Cup rate cut?

No toast for you! How many smashed avo brunches it takes to buy a house

Earlier this week, Bernard Salt made headlines by claiming the money people under 40 spend on smashed avocado with crumbled feta five-grain toast could be used to save a deposit for a house.

Is Australia facing a housing market crash?

Australia is unlikely see a housing market crash, but prices in Sydney and Melbourne could fall by as much as 10 per cent in 2018, according to AMP’s Shane Oliver.

Over 300,000 mortgage holders with no equity in home

A new study has found that over 300,000 mortgage holders around the country have no real equity in their homes, identifying a problem area for our debt obsessed nation.

How to stop paying ATM fees for good

How many times have you been caught out without cash and had to use the closest ATM you can find?

Bathroom renovation trends for 2016

A bathroom renovation can spark life and luxury into even the most tired of properties.

Interest-only loans are back

Interest-only loans have seen a resurgence, despite questions raised by a regulatory review about their appropriateness for certain borrowers.

Pros and cons of buying off the plan

With capital cities across Australia suffering from a housing shortage – which subsequently pushes up property prices – the proliferation of new developments is seen as contributing to meeting the housing needs of our growing urban populations.

Five critical questions for car buyers

The decision to buy a new car may seem insignificant compared to purchasing a house, but the due diligence required is very similar.