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A record 82% of home loans rely on mortgage brokers. Here’s why.
What does Australia have in common with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands? In all three countries brokers facilitate more than 80% of new mortgages.

What does a good home loan rate look like now?
A fourth rate rise for 2026 has just made checking your home loan rate a priority. But what does a ‘good’ rate look like right

RBA hikes cash rate for fourth time this year, up to 4.60%
Here we go again … The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the cash rate for a fourth time this year to 4.60%. Check

Why holding out for lower prices could hurt first home buyers
In today’s easing market, it may be tempting to wait for property prices to fall further. But it’s a strategy that could see first home

Spring selling season is here. What’s different in 2026?
Australia’s peak property season is underway, and spring 2026 is shaping up as a buyers’ market. Here’s what the experts say we can expect in

Could rates lift off again before Xmas? Here’s how to prepare
Several of the big banks have pivoted on their rate outlook, and are now predicting rate hikes (rather than no change or a fall) this

Could you spot a property scam? Spoiler alert: over 2 in 5 can’t
Property transactions involve big bucks – and that makes them a big target for scammers. With large sums of money at stake, we reveal what

The silver lining of a cooling property market for home owners
While rising prices were the talk of the town not so long ago, the tide has started to turn, with property values beginning to soften

What’s a competitive rate right now? Nearly 50 lenders offer variable rates below 6%
Great news! Homeowners can breathe a sigh of relief, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeping the cash rate on hold in August. But

Was your offset account flagged in the ASIC investigation?
So it turns out some mortgage offset accounts haven’t been working as intended, according to a recent investigation. Here’s how to check if your home

How to avoid this common home buyer trap
Waiting for home prices to ‘bottom out’ before buying may seem like a smart strategy but it could work against you. Here are the risks

Great news for buyers: property listings spike, FOMO dials down
Things are looking up for homebuyers. New listings are on the rise, and that can mean more choice and less FOMO pressure for buyers. Here’s

Lenders cut rates as competition heats up
The Reserve Bank may have kept rates on hold in June, but a growing number of lenders have cut their home loan interest rates. This

Bank of Mum and Dad: why a written agreement can make sense
With more first home buyers relying on family support to get into the market, we explain why it may be beneficial to put the details

New financial year, new reasons to review your home loan
As the calendar flips over to July, now’s a good time to give your home loan a once-over. We look at five strategies that could

How the property market is shaping up in your area post budget night
It’s just over a month since the Federal Government unveiled its tax reforms on budget night. Here’s how property values are responding across the major

Record smashed: over 80% of buyers turn to a broker for help
The mortgage broking industry has notched up an exciting record with the news that brokers now account for 81% of Australia’s residential lending market. Here’s

5 tips to help you clear your mortgage by retirement
Worried you’ll still be paying off your mortgage in retirement? New research shows you’re not alone. Here are five tips to help clear the slate
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