Buying a home is as much an emotional decision as a financial one. From chasing a 'forever home' to falling in love with the wrong property, these five common emotional mistakes can derail first-home buyers and owner-occupiers alike.
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The government has backed a Greens push to stop SMSFs using borrowed money to buy residential property, a move supporters say could help first-home buyers but critics warn will hurt retirement savers.
Listed property trusts have evolved beyond traditional retail and office assets. Friends With Money explores how REITs work and where investors are finding opportunities.
The RBA holds rates, but Aussies can still cut hundreds off their mortgage by negotiating with their bank.
What if Australia followed the US and embraced buyers agents for more property purchases? We explain what buyers agents do and where they add value.
More than 1.5 million Australian households are under mortgage stress. Here are five practical steps that could help you get back on track.
Pete gave one child a block of land, now his other children want the same. How do you keep the peace when you can't give equally?
More than half of NSW strata buildings have serious defects. Buy into the wrong complex, and one document could quietly lock you into years of extra costs you can't easily escape.
After 40 years in their much-loved home, rising costs, ageing and health issues are forcing this Melbourne couple to decide whether it's finally time to move on.
Thinking of downsizing? This podcast unpacks the hidden costs, timing traps and financial trade-offs Australians often miss.
