RateCity research director Sally Tindall says a six step financial makeover is crucial to secure higher levels of borrowing power in this market. The average person could add $130,000 to their borrowing power by taking six clear steps from the comfort of their couch – and a warning, one of them involves getting stuck in …

Looking to level up your bedroom? Interior stylist Catherine Heraghty shares some of her go-to tricks for maximising your bedroom space. When it comes to your bedroom, it’s not the size of the space that matters — it’s how you use the space that counts. A less is more approach will imbue a sense of …

Average mortgage rates have more than doubled since the Reserve Bank began its hiking cycle in May last year, but not everyone is being impacted equally. This time last year, mortgage holders were dishing out about 2.9% in interest, while this has now increased to 5.9% – and could go even higher. Some Australians are being hit …

If you’re a first-time investor or it’s been a long time since you last bought property, the property hunt can be a daunting prospect. Like any other major purchase, solid preparation helps to ensure a smoother journey. “Think of it like travelling to a foreign place – most of us like to know what we’re …

Those that can summon the courage and means to make the leap into the property market in 2023, will likely face less competition and softer prices than during the boom. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures, the number of first home buyers in the market has plunged about 31 per cent over the past year to November. However, despite the …

Searching for a new home can be a waiting game. Finding the right place that ticks all of your boxes can take weeks, even months. While you can’t control when your ideal property will hit the market, there are some important things you can plan around so you can get the keys to your new …

Aussies love their pets, so it’s no wonder that when choosing a new community, the needs of the furriest member of the family come into consideration. Research shows six out of 10 households include a furry family member — and that was before animal ownership surged during the pandemic. With animal companions becoming increasingly common, people are thinking about …

The Australian backyard was once a place where big swimming pools reigned supreme. As the demand for pools continues to soar, things are starting to look a little different. Home owners are increasingly turning away from the more expansive pools of their childhood and opting for smaller sized ones that fit seamlessly into outdoor areas …

Australians are feeling the pinch as interest rates rise across the board. Whether paying off a mortgage or saving to purchase property, the cost to service a loan is increasing. This combined with high inflation, growing cost of living and relatively stagnant wage growth has made it an important time to double down on saving …

Technology has both good and bad sides. The need for a few online safety protocols is a symptom of the bad. Fortunately, the right technology can be the solution to your problem. Whether you’re protecting your device from online threats, protecting your kids from certain content, or simply protecting their eyes from staring at a screen for …