The challenges in the Australian housing market have created a complex landscape for both renters and potential homebuyers in 2024. Rising property prices, reduced borrowing power, and increased deposit requirements are making the dream of homeownership seem...
You’re not alone if you are feeling anxious at the moment, watching mortgage repayments go up months on end. Negotiating a lower home loan rate either with your current lender or with another lender could potentially save you hundreds or even thousands when it comes...
What is a holistic approach? A holistic approach to managing your personal finance involves taking a step back and looking at your finances as a big-picture. It brings together all the different elements of your financial life to create a strategy that allows...
It’s not easy saving for a home deposit! A report by Domain revealed that saving for an entry-house for a couple aged between 25 and 34 will now take 11 months longer annually across capital cities, taking a total of 5 years and 8 months. Saving enough for a home...
Millions of Australians are hurting due to the increasing cost of living and rising interest rates. The 1.8% rise in prices in the June quarter pushed annual inflation to 6.1%. The price of groceries, bills and other essentials continues to rise. In an effort to...