Long-term leases and reliable rental income versus high property management fees and low capital growth. These are just some of the pros and cons of defence housing.
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Some of Australia's most vulnerable have been given a leg-up this Budget with capital gains tax set to be scrapped for granny flats.
Prospective mortgage holders, those with variable loans or those looking to refinance have been denied further relief from the RBA.
Ten thousand Aussies will be one step closer to buying their first home after the government extended the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.
Maureen and her husband have paid off the mortgage but haven't discharged the $300,000 loan in case their kids need help.
An investment property without a tenant is virtually worthless, so why can't a tenant put have a pet? Or put up artwork? It's time for landlords to be flexible.
You get approved for a home loan. Then COVID-19 hits and you end up on JobKeeper. So what happens to your mortgage pre-approval?
Instagram feeds of perfectly-styled rooms and expensive renovations are putting pressure on homeowners to keep up with the Joneses - or this season's contestants on The Block.
The government's moratorium on evictions ends this month. While some states have offered an extension, financially-stretched renters need to prepare for the inevitable.
You don't have to spend a fortune to style your house for sale. A bit of elbow grease and some clever updates can add thousands to the final sale price.
