Graham Cooke

Graham Cooke is the head of consumer research at Finder, where he runs the global insights team. One of Australia's leading personal finance experts, he regularly discusses the housing market on ABC News, Channel 7 and 9 News, Today and Sunrise. A seasoned data journalist, Graham edits Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey, Insights blog and Consumer Sentiment Tracker. He has written articles for publications including Westpac Wire, Homely and Soho and judged financial awards for the Australian Financial Review and the Australian Mortgage Awards. You can follow him on Twitter at @gcooke42.

8 results by Graham Cooke:

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What your house could be worth at the end of this record year for property

Most experts spent last year predicting the crash of the property market. Instead, the average Sydney homeowner is set to gain $216,300 in equity this year. More

By Graham Cooke - June 9, 2021

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The property types that still remain a risky investment

If you're looking to buy a property as a long-term place to live, apartments right now are offering excellent value compared to the traditional housing market. More

By Graham Cooke - May 19, 2021

Why your home loan might cost more, even if the RBA doesn't lift the cash rate

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Why your home loan might cost more even if the RBA doesn't hike rates

The cash rate is unlikely to increase this year, but that doesn't mean your low home loan interest rate is guaranteed to stay put. More

By Graham Cooke - April 21, 2021

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10 Aussie suburbs where it's cheaper to buy than rent

Sick of tenant life? We reveal the top locations around the country where a mortgage is cheaper than paying rent. More

By Graham Cooke - April 8, 2021

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Why COVID-19 could put some first-home buyers in a strong position

Falling real estate prices and plunging sales volumes are bad news for property owners, but they could signal an opportunity for savvy first-home buyers. More

By Graham Cooke - April 29, 2020

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Counterfeit masks, fake vaccinations: coronavirus scams to avoid

Widespread anxiety, product shortages and a surge in fake news have created a golden opportunity for scammers to cash in on coronavirus. More

By Graham Cooke - March 19, 2020

PROPERTY

The home loan hack to help you pay off your mortgage quicker

A simple change to how often you pay your mortgage could save you tens of thousands of dollars and shave years off the life of your home loan. More

By Graham Cooke - March 12, 2020

when your interest only mortgage expires

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What to do if your interest-only mortgage is expiring

Around 700,000 interest-only mortgages will convert to principal and interest this year, leaving borrowers owing hundreds more each month. So what are your options? More

By Graham Cooke - March 4, 2020

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What your house could be worth at the end of this record year for property

The property types that still remain a risky investment

Why your home loan might cost more even if the RBA doesn't hike rates

10 Aussie suburbs where it's cheaper to buy than rent

Why COVID-19 could put some first-home buyers in a strong position

Counterfeit masks, fake vaccinations: coronavirus scams to avoid

The home loan hack to help you pay off your mortgage quicker

What to do if your interest-only mortgage is expiring

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