Property
Off-the-plan apartments enter ‘almost perfect storm’
We are entering an almost perfect storm for off-the-plan apartments, and there is a lesson here for sharemarket investors.
What you need to know about rental evictions and pets
Can you be evicted for no reason? What are the rules around pets in rentals? How often can your landlord increase your rent? We answer five FAQs of tenant rights.
Buyers to get earlier access to First Home Super Saver cash
Buyers using the First Home Super Saver Scheme can now enter into a contract without having to wait for cash to be released from their super fund first.
Ask Paul: We want to pay off our mortgage by 40, should we buy shares?
At 33, Susie and her husband have set themselves a big goal: pay off the mortgage by the time they turn 40. But is it worth risking their money in shares?
Four rules for building your property dream team
How do you choose a mortgage broker and a conveyancer? And how do you avoid the sharks and shonks? Here are four tips for hiring the right property experts.
What Budget 2019 means for Australia’s housing affordability
Housing affordability has improved substantially since Budget 2018, but could last night's Budget have done more?
Forget FOMO: five reasons not to buy an investment property
If you're thinking about buying an investment property this year, then make sure you're doing it for the right reasons.
The dos and don’ts of commercial property investing
Commercial property is higher risk than residential property, and it's important to avoid these costly mistakes to ensure a good return on your investment.
How to be the perfect Airbnb host: it’s all in the detail
While the upside is obvious, too often people jump in without being prepared for the effort and time involved in running a successful Airbnb operation.
Ask Paul: Where should I save my deposit for my first house?
After barely making ends meet, Rachel has a new job and an abundance of extra money she would like to put towards her first home. But where should she save her deposit?
