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A combination of a lack of housing supply, population growth, and increased borrowing expenses (through bigger mortgages) means that the Australian dream of home ownership is much tougher than ever before. read more

Home buying is an experience that is both emotional (rewarding, exciting, frightening,) and financial (signing up with a mortgage company will probably be the biggest monetary commitment you'll ever make). read more

When it comes to home buying, the best mortgage is never the biggest but - with home prices going up and people feeling the financial pressure to buy (worried that they'll be priced out of the market) - the average mortgage continues to increase in size. read more

In Australia, we love renovating, forking out billions of dollars a year on extensions big and small - sometimes entering into mortgage refinancing to do it. We renovate for two main purposes: either to reshape our homes the way we want, or solely for financial gain. read more

With the worst of the global financial crisis seemingly at an end, house prices on the up and the conclusion of the first home owners grant soon to level the playing field, now is a good time to review the idea of property investment. read more

Investing in Residential Property: Safe as Houses? For a long time, buying a second or third property has been a popular strategy for Australians looking to invest. It still is. Indeed, in April 2009 Bureau of Statistics' figures show that one in every four home loans was taken out by an investor - an impressive total of $5.3 billion dollars. read more

Home buyers, particularly first home buyers, are in for some tough times ahead. Two independent reports issued recently indicate that property prices in the county's capital cities are set for some steep increases over the coming three years. Coupled with a shortage in rental stock, Australia's housing problems look set to worsen. read more

First home buyers can choose between building a new property and buying an existing home. In an another article we looked at buying a new property. This week, existing property is on the radar. As with any property buying decision, there are a variety of pros and cons to think about. read more

If you're a first home buyer, what sort of home do you go for as your first property - an existing home, or a new build? What things should you consider? In this article, we'll look at the advantages and disadvantages of buying a new property. read more

Competition is hot right now in the first-time buyer's price bracket. Auction clearance rates each weekend are showing that while more expensive properties are going to private treaty sales, auctions are still the preferred method of playing the eager first time buyers off each other where demand is high and supply short. read more