The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board surprised no one when it emerged from its two-day meeting to declare the cash rate will remain at its 12-year high on Tuesday.

Are you renter struggling to afford your housing costs? Rent Assistance is a government payment that might be able to help you cover the cost of your rent.

In case you missed it, the world's largest economy slashed interest rates this week, as did some notable Aussie lenders.

Australian behemoth Commonwealth Bank has yielded to stronger-than-expected economic data, pushing back its forecasts for the first Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) rate cut to December 2024.

A home loan ‘top up’ might sound like an easy way to secure extra cash, but there are a few things you should consider before adding to your mortgage debt.

Discover the difference between a strata and a Torrens title for dual occupancy lots and the effect a title could have on the ownership of your property.

Mutual bank South West Slopes Credit Union (SWS Bank) has unveiled a home loan interest rate below the coveted 5.00% p.a. mark. 

The plunge in fixed mortgage rates continues, with Bank of Queensland the latest major lender to cut rates below 6%.

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Find out the best time to sell a house in Australia. Learn the pros and cons of selling in every season.

You can dodge paying for LMI by putting down a 20% deposit. But if that’s not an option, there are other ways to save.

Good news for homeowners: The latest figures show a drop in mortgage stress, thanks to the stage three tax cuts.

Mortgage holders around the nation will be biting their nails next week, with the RBA board set to announce its next interest rate decision on Tuesday afternoon.

What appeared to be the lowest variable rate home loan on offer from an Australian bank was hiked this week. Here’s what borrowers need to know.

A cooling-off period comes after a buyer signs a real estate contract, allowing them to pull out of the purchase. But not all Australian states have such safety nets.

Learn some tips and tricks on how to make sure you don’t overpay for a property.

Backing out of a real estate contract is generally difficult, but there are circumstances where it might be allowed.

First-home buyers and home-builders could soon be up to $50,000 richer if the Northern Territory's victorious Country Liberal Party delivers on its election promise.

Find out how you can apply for the First Home Owner Grant in South Australia and how much you can get.

Learn if you're eligible to apply for the WA First Home Owner Grant.