property

Whether your home renovation is two, six or 18 months away, the lead-up can be more nerve-racking than the build. But it doesn't have to be this way - there's an abundance of renovation experts, self-help books and online guides to help you plan and ... More

The RBA decided to keep rates on hold at the record low rate of 0.75% at its February meeting today. The hold decision was generally expected, especially considering the increased uncertainty brought about by the extent of bushfires domestically as ... More

What will housing look like in the next 10 years? Our homes and neighbourhoods are evolving rapidly, driven by technology, shifting demographics and changing lifestyles. Here's what we can expect from housing in 2020 and beyond. The rise of higher ... More

2020 could be the year to jump onboard the property bandwagon, or expand your portfolio if you're already on it. A turnaround in the Australian housing market in the second half of 2019, along with further interest rate cuts on the cards, points to ... More

More young Aussies are turning to their parents, appropriately dubbed the Bank of Mum and Dad, to help secure equity for a first home deposit, and financial advisers are split on the growing trend. For some, the lucky few, the money for the deposit ... More

Can you believe it? Another year has gone by. While it was a bumpy ride in the early months, the year panned out closely to my forecasts, and those of other commentators. The key factors were low interest rates, a growing number of jobs, stable levels ... More

First home buyers The $500 million First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is set to come into effect January 1, supporting up to 10,000 loans on a first in, best dressed basis. The scheme, which will guarantee loans for up to 15% of the purchase price, will ... More

My husband and I (in our early 30s) have recently moved from the NSW central west to the mid north coast after deciding that we did not want to purchase a house and commit to living in Dubbo for the long term. We currently have $50,000 in the bank ... More

Industrial property is hot, providing a bonanza for some investors in the sector. It's not traditional sheds that's driving the sector, but huge, sleek and super-efficient logistic centres and warehouses. We may no longer manufacture much in ... More

Aussie expats will be stripped of their tax exemption for a main residence after the Australian Senate voted yesterday to pass the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2019. The changes, first announced in the 2017/2018 Federal Budget, form part of the government's ... More