Explore our latest finance blogs, including mortgage industry and market updates.

Time to buy? House prices tipped to heat up this summer
Property prices are running hot as we head into summer, and the market is tipped to dial up even further over the next 12 months.

Forget ‘The Block’, more homes are selling at auction
Season 21 of The Block may be over but the sales are not, with two homes failing to find buyers at auction. It’s a different story across

All aboard! The affordability of just one extra train stop
If you’ve just boarded the home buyer express, chances are ‘value’ is high on your list of neighbourhood must-haves. Well, it turns out that house

Bank of Mum and Dad stumps up $40,000
They say there’s nothing quite like a parent’s love. Well, perhaps except for a parent’s love plus an extra $40,000 to help buy your first

What are the chances of another rate cut this year?
The Reserve Bank has the cash rate in a holding pattern, and several of the big banks have scaled back their predictions of another cash

Separating? Understand your home loan options
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are making headlines, having reportedly called time on their 19-year marriage. If you’re also facing a relationship break-up, it’s important