A home is one of the biggest investments that most people ever make and whether you’re buying or selling, getting the right information and advice is going to make all the difference. These articles are all about what you need to know when it comes to the money side of home ownership, including how to find a great home loan, information about getting the best price when selling, mortgage advice and handy tips to make finding and buying your dream home a breeze!
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The ups and downs of the property market

Wilson Luna: The stock market has been up and down like a yo-yo in recent weeks, and because it doesn't exist in a vacuum, all that instability has a knock-on effect across the entire economy and as a result, the property market could be in line to take a beating as well. But what does that mean for you? Well it all depends on what side of the equation you're on ... Read More

Economic uncertainty puts the property market in a pinch

Wilson Luna: With all of the economic uncertainty in the air lately, the Australian property market is in a real pinch. Unsold winter stock is still hanging around, leaving little room for the market’s traditional springtime bloom and prices are starting to fall. Whether this is good news or not depends which end of the equation you’re on … Read More

How to stop your great Australian dream from becoming a nightmare

Analaura Luna: It's no secret that we Aussies are passionate about property. But when the contracts are exchanged and the champagne corks have popped, the harsh reality of buying into the great Australian dream sets in – and many people find themselves struggling to make it through. But there are a few things you can do to stop your dream from turning into a nightmare ... Read More

How to take some of the heat out of the latest interest rate rise

Analaura Luna: Interest rates are on the rise, and with banks already hiking their rates up - some by almost double the official rate - it's time to find out what Aussie families can do to free up some much-needed cash to help make the budget balance again ... Read More

Great tips for first home buyers

Wilson Luna: There's a lot more to buying the home of your dreams than just finding it. And if this is the first time you've ventured into the property market, it can be hard to know where to start. So if you’re not sure where to begin, take a tip from us! Read More

Weather forecast for interest rates

Michelle Hudson: To fix or not to fix? When interest rates start moving it can be difficult to know what to do, but getting some good information is a great place to start. Read More

Making the most of selling your home with home staging

Charyn & Kate Youngson : “The way you live in your home and the way you sell your house are two different things.” Read More

Rising interest rates and your mortgage

Wilson Luna: The question was never whether interest rates were going up - the question was when. Read More

Weighing up your interest options - whether to fix or not

Michelle Hudson: Whilst we have been enjoying the Reserve Bank’s interest rate cuts and watching the variable interest rates reduce, the banks have already been looking into the future and have slowly been raising the fixed interest rates. Read More

Working out how much your property is worth

Michelle Hudson: In Australia, market value is defined as the estimated amount for a property exchange between a willing buyer and a willing seller... Read More