Property
I’m on JobKeeper – will the bank still give me a mortgage?
You get approved for a home loan. Then COVID-19 hits and you end up on JobKeeper. So what happens to your mortgage pre-approval?
Wanting an Insta-worthy kitchen is putting pressure on homeowners
Instagram feeds of perfectly-styled rooms and expensive renovations are putting pressure on homeowners to keep up with the Joneses - or this season's contestants on The Block.
You need to start preparing for the end of the pause on evictions
The government's moratorium on evictions ends this month. While some states have offered an extension, financially-stretched renters need to prepare for the inevitable.
Time to sell your home? Here’s how to style it like a pro
You don't have to spend a fortune to style your house for sale. A bit of elbow grease and some clever updates can add thousands to the final sale price.
Ask Paul: Should my sister rent out her house over Christmas?
Jane's sister is thinking of renting her house out while she goes camping over Christmas, but will she then have to pay capital gains tax when she sells?
The cash grants that could help you buy your first home
It's party time for first home buyers who are interested in buying new properties, with thousands of dollars of free money on offer.
Rates are down, but so is mortgage refinancing
Interest rates have dropped to historic lows, but that hasn't translated into a wave of refinanced home loans.
The change to the downsizer rule you need to know
There's a new rule for over 65s that allows them to boost their super by selling equity in their home. Here's how it works.
Ask Paul: Is my non-bank mortgage offset protected?
Martin is concerned that his offset account at a non-bank is at risk. Is it protected under the government's financial claims scheme?
How to avoid these risks when you work from home
With many people still stuck at home, a correctly set-up workstation is important for both safety and productivity.
