April 2026

When it comes to buying an investment property, you don’t necessarily need to limit yourself to your own backyard. Looking beyond your local market, including interstate, can open up new opportunities when the timing is right. Often referred to as “borderless investing”, this approach allows you to tap into growth in different regions. However, investing […]

For many property investors, 2025 offered compelling reasons to buy. The cash rate came down three times, and property prices soared in many markets, driven by lower rates, tight housing supply and government incentives. Meanwhile, rents continued to climb across much of the country. So, following February’s cash rate increase, what might investors expect next?

Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming when everything is new and unfamiliar. There are many moving parts in the home-buying process, and it can be difficult to know where to start. The good news is that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

Loyalty is an honourable trait, but not necessarily when it comes to your home loan. Sticking with the same lender indefinitely may mean you’re paying what’s known as a ‘loyalty tax’. This often shows up as higher interest rates compared to what new customers are offered. With interest rates on the rise, now could be

If you’re looking to buy your first home in 2026, one of the first big questions is whether an apartment or a house makes more sense for you, which often comes down to your lifestyle, financial situation and what you’re working towards. Each option comes with its own benefits and trade-offs, so understanding the differences

With interest rates rising in recent months, many Australians have seen their mortgage repayments increase. As a result, more homeowners are starting to ask whether refinancing their home loan could help them reduce costs or improve their loan structure. In fact, refinancing activity has surged. Last year, more than 640,000 homeowners switched their home loan, representing a