

How first home buyers can buy up to five years sooner
As home prices climb higher, first home buyers can feel like the goal posts are continually shifting further out of reach. But there is a way to potentially cut years off the time taken to buy a home. Saving a first home deposit has never been easy – especially in the last decade or two. And as property prices continue to head north, first home buyers can be left wondering if they’ll ever be able to save a 20% deposit. But don’t give up on your dream of home ownership just ye


How much do you need to earn to buy a home in 2026?
Sure, saving a deposit is important, but your income can hold the real key to getting into the market. That’s because it shapes your borrowing power. It stands to reason that lenders will look closely at your personal income when you apply for a home loan. It’s not just about you being able to comfortably handle loan repayments. Lenders also have a legal responsibility to be sure you’re not taking on too much debt . The challenge for home buyers is that it can be unclear what


Thinking of a tree change? You might find more affordable homes
Growing numbers of younger Australians are opting for regional living, and part of the lure of a ‘seachange’ or ‘treechange’ can be the chance to get more bang for your buck. As property values climb higher, the median home price across our combined capitals has just pushed past the $1 million mark . That’s seeing a rethink among plenty of Aussies, who are swapping city skylines for regional horizons. Relocations from capitals to regions are outpacing moves in the opposite di


Which generation tops housing wealth in Australia?
Myth busted! Baby Boomers no longer own the bulk of housing wealth in Australia. We reveal who does, and how you could get started in the property market. As many Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) start to enjoy their retirements, they are passing the baton of property ownership over to the next generation. A new report by KPMG reveals that Gen X (born 1965-1980) now holds more property-based wealth than any other generation . Not to be outdone, Millennials (198


RBA hikes the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%
Bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Today we’ll look at why it did so, and how this rate hike could impact your monthly mortgage repayments. Well, those three rate cuts in 2025 were nice while they lasted! But recent ABS inflation data (3.8% in the year to December 2025) has the RBA concerned enough to start 2026 with a rate rise in an attempt to beat inflation back dow


How high are property prices predicted to go in 2026?
After a lengthy run of rising prices in 2025, some pundits are tipping property prices could keep climbing in 2026. Today we’ll take a sneak peek inside the experts’ crystal ball – and what it could mean for your home buying plans. 2025 was a great year for home owners, though a little more challenging for buyers, with property prices climbing 8.6% nationally . And it seems there could be plenty of steam left in the market to push prices higher in 2026 – and again in 2027. A


Roll up those sleeves – a renovation renaissance is slated for 2026
A renovation boom may loom, with plenty of home owners choosing to renovate rather than relocate this year. So if you have plans for home improvements, it’s worth knowing how to fund your project. Australians love tackling home renovations! Home owners collectively spend over $1 billion each month improving their place. And along with a more comfortable home, plus the potential to add value, well-planned renovations can also be a money-saver. They don’t incur big, non-value


Nurses, teachers or CEOs: which occupation boasts more property investors?
Owning an investment property isn’t limited to the uber-rich. In fact, investors are usually people you interact with daily. Today, we’ll reveal which occupations are the nation’s most prolific property investors, and how you could potentially join them. Owning a home has traditionally been the great Australian dream, but aspirations to own an investment property may not be far behind. One-in-four households plan to invest in real estate over the next year, according to Agil


Aussie home owners just got $82,000 richer on average
What a way to start the new year! After a strong 12 months in the property market, plenty of homeowners around the nation are now a whole lot wealthier. And their newfound increase in home equity has opened up some exciting possibilities for 2026. Your home isn’t just a place to live in, it could also be a cornerstone of personal wealth. 2025 proved this in spades. At a time when holiday spending means many of us may not be feeling particularly wealthy, a rise in your home’s


Happy New Year! Let’s discuss some potential 2026 goals
There’s nothing quite like a New Year’s resolution to fire you up for another lap around the sun. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, save on your mortgage, or leverage the equity in your current position, here are three resolutions to consider for 2026. So long, 2025 … You know what? We’ve got to admit, you weren’t too bad after all. Three RBA rate cuts, a bunch of first-home buyer schemes unveiled, and national property prices increasing by 8.7% all bode well fo




















