A “world-first” report has found that home owners have much higher “financial wellbeing” than renters, with those without mortgages reporting the highest levels of wellbeing. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic...

It’s been nearly eight years since the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) last raised the country’s official cash rate. Interest rates have been at historical lows for quite some time and as a homeowner, you may never have experienced an “official” rise in interest...

Getting ready to buy your first home? It’s an exciting time and it’s easy to make mistakes. Here are 5 common mistakes that you should try to avoid! 1. Relying on advice from family and friends Family and friends are people you can trust, so it’s understandable that...

Australians are prepared to miss out on their dream home if it means living in an ideal location, according to new research from a non-bank lender. A survey of 1,022 Australians by State Custodians has found that over a third, or 37 per cent, of respondents would...

A new report into mortgage pricing has shown that a lack of transparency is stifling competition, with the heads of the broker associations highlighting that this presents a prime “opportunity” for brokers to help borrowers. The Australian Competition and Consumer...

Home buyers who purchased in the past three years are the most worried by recent falls in house prices, according to a new survey. The report from ME bank also showed that the concern was most felt by those buyers in Sydney and Melbourne. ME’s Property Sentiment...