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Cash rate increases for the third time this year, now up to 4.35%
The hits just keep coming for mortgage holders, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raising the cash rate for a third time this

How to turn your new-build dreams into reality
There’s no better feeling than living in a brand new home – it’s fresh, clean and it’s all yours. But financing a new-build works very

Could your home loan pre-approval be out of date?
Having loan pre-approval can be a smart move for home buyers. But the recent Reserve Bank cash rate hikes could leave your pre-approval in need

Why buyers are defying rate hikes and rising fuel prices
Rate hikes and soaring fuel prices aren’t dampening home buyer enthusiasm, with a strong majority of Aussies still believing the time to buy is now.

One-in-five investors snatch up interstate properties
Is the grass really greener on the other side? Maybe. Australia has seen a surge of investor activity in recent years, with investment loans reaching

5% Deposit Scheme helps more than 300,000 Aussies buy a first home
Buying a first home doesn’t have to mean years of eating beans on toast while you scrape together a 20% deposit. Here’s how you could