Property
Ask Paul: I can pay off my investment property in full but should I?
Kaye has the money to pay off her investment property in full, but should she keep making payments while it is rented out?
Eight ways your garden can save you water, power and money
Having a garden doesn't have to be a drain on your resources. It can actually help you slash your water, electricity and grocery bills.
What to do if your interest-only mortgage is expiring
Around 700,000 interest-only mortgages will convert to principal and interest this year, leaving borrowers owing hundreds more each month. So what are your options?
Ask Paul: My daughter has saved $40k more than her husband for a house
Col's daughter has saved $40,000 more than her husband towards their home deposit. Should he pay her back to keep things equal?
Ask Paul: Should we buy or rent to be near a good government school?
Should Vivek and his wife buy a home near a good government school, or pay down their existing mortgage and send the kids to private school?
CBA will cover your mortgage for a year in the case of death or illness
The death or terminal illness of a family member can place an overwhelming financial burden on families. A new scheme from the Commonwealth Bank would cover mortgage payments of affected customers for about a year.
Where to buy: Top 50 property hotspots for 2020
While media obsess over the recovering property markets in Melbourne and Sydney, property hotspots can be found in smaller capital cities and regional areas.
First home buyer loans hit decade high as new buyers flock to market
First home buyer loans have skyrocketed to their highest level in a decade, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
How properly planning your renovations can help you avoid a DIY disaster
Halfway through knocking down a wall is not the time to realise you forgot to set a budget. Here's how to plan - and budget - for your renovations.
Winners and losers of Australian real estate investment trusts
Investors who have put their faith in A-REITs have done well over the past few years, but behind the headlines there are winners and losers among the funds.
