Laine Gordon
Money Editor
Laine Gordon is the Money Editor at RateCity and an experienced journalist and research specialist. With a background in news and feature writing, covering finance, media and even food (a passion of hers) at Reed Elsevier publications, Laine brings almost two decades of experience to the team. Having covered major areas of interest to the general public from hip pocket issues to rising and falling interest rates and the impact to mortgages, credit and saving in Australia, she is passionate about researching and telling people’s stories to help others make better decisions about their own finances.
968 articles written by Laine Gordon
What does 2013 have in store for the property market?
Property prices across Australia were on a downward slide during 2012, along with interest rates. Great news if you were buying, but not so great if you were selling.
Laine Gordon -
10 Jan, 2013 -
3 min read
Housing too expensive for many Aussies
Two-thirds of Australians view the housing market as expensive, with half expecting property prices to rise over the coming 12 months, a report shows.
Laine Gordon -
07 Jan, 2013 -
4 min read
Chip away at the mortgage using an offset facility
It appears there’s been a bounce in the real estate market following the release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) numbers that revealed home loan approvals were up in October.
Laine Gordon -
19 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
Save thousands off your first home by comparing home loans
Australia’s first home buyers are being advised to shop around after the latest Reserve Bank cut shifted interest rates at their lowest levels since April 2009.
Laine Gordon -
19 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
From two incomes to one
Starting a family is an emotional milestone many young couples dream of. Most of us know what to expect when we embark on this life-changing journey – happiness, fulfillment, sleepless nights and crying babies. But little, if anything, is said about the challenges of transitioning from two incomes to one.
Laine Gordon -
18 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
Apartment v house: which is a better investment?
It’s an age-old question property investors have been asking themselves since they cottoned on to the fact that property makes a sound investment: house or apartment? Which property type makes a better investment?
Laine Gordon -
18 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
Is now a good time to buy?
If you’re considering buying a property, chances are you’ve asked yourself, “Is this a good time to buy?” Just as likely, friends and family have volunteered advice on whether now is a good time to buy, or whether you should wait until it is a good time to buy.
Laine Gordon -
17 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
Mutuals call majors on banking competition illusion'
The $83 billion mutual banking sector has taken aim at some of Australia's major banks calling for greater disclosure of the ownership of bank sub-brands.
Laine Gordon -
11 Dec, 2012 -
2 min read
Conditions improve for first home buyers
Rising incomes and stagnate house prices mean home buyers are taking less time to save for their first home deposit, research suggests.
Laine Gordon -
09 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
Try before you buy property
In a bid to kick start a sluggish property market, would-be homebuyers in Queensland are being given the opportunity to live in their dream home before they buy it.
Laine Gordon -
05 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read