New Year, New You!
Each year we make New Year's resolutions that focus on our health and wellbeing. But how often do we think about improving our finances? Here are five financial New Year's resolutions that could help you start 2019 with a bang!
Bank wanted mortgage broking fees transferred to customers
A big four bank almost overhauled its broker remuneration model so that the cost of mortgage broking services would be transferred to the customer, the royal commission heard. Here's how to prevent that from happening.
Property round up: NSW overhauls stamp duty, NAB increases rates
There's been a couple of fairly big property-related announcements recently, including a stamp duty overhaul in NSW and NAB increasing interest rates. Let's break down what they could mean for you.
Under the microscope: your micro-transactions
When it comes to paying off your mortgage, many of us are in the dark as to where we should be making significant savings. A good place to start? Cutting down on ‘micro-transactions’.
Guidance needed for borrowers, industry body says
Property owners and prospective first home buyers are increasingly in need of clear guidance on home lending as the housing markets in Melbourne and Sydney begin to cool, says the Housing Industry Association.
On the up and up. Keen to jump into a property hotspot?
With housing values falling across half of Australia's capital cities over the past year it can be all too easy to forget many regions are doing well. Here's where property prices have recently experienced healthy growth.
A smooth sailing guide to dealing with memory loss and finance
It's an unfortunate fact of life: as you grow older, your memory is likely to fade. While you'll probably be forgiven for forgetting the odd anniversary, the stakes are much higher when it comes to keeping track of your finances.
The house price fall we had to have: Deloitte
It may seem as though every time you open a newspaper there's another story about the sky falling in on the property market. But here's why it's being labelled the “house price fall we had to have”.
Done your tax return yet? Time to get cracking
Just like a Melbourne Cup winner tearing down the outside, the October 31 tax deadline can quickly rush up on you. As the Australian Tax Office can fine those who fail to get theirs in on time, it might be time to get cracking.
Keen for a sea change? Beat the Millennial rush
Buying a house by the sea in a little known coastal town is no longer reserved for retirees. New research shows that those flocking to coastal towns are now predominately young families.