Property
Buying property? The suburbs blacklisted by banks
Banks are blacklisting suburbs where they're not keen to lend, where borrowers face tougher hurdles to get a mortgage and have to stump up a bigger deposit.
Ask Paul: Is our dream home worth less than we paid for it?
We put all our savings into a deposit to buy our dream home, now the bank's desktop valuation came in $25,000 less than what we paid for the property.
Declutter your life: five steps to surviving life in a tiny house
A tiny house can become cluttered and over-heated fast, so plan ahead to survive - and thrive - when you move into your tiny home.
How much does a house cost? Effie goes back to school
With all the talk about Australia's growing housing affordability crisis, how much do our kids know about property prices? I visited Canterbury South Public School recently to find out!
How to cash in on soaring land values by subdividing
Cashing in on the property boom doesn't have to mean selling up and moving. If you already own land, subdividing your property could pay off.
My parents helped me buy a house – should I pay them back first?
Cassandra's parents went guarantor for a large chunk of her mortgage. Should she pay them back or keep money in offset?
How I’m paying off my mortgage in 10 years (and you can, too)
In 2008 we set ourselves a goal: to own our home within 10 years. We've poured our income into the mortgage payments, and January 2018 will be the last one.
The real impact of the property depreciation changes
New rules for claiming depreciation may have far-reaching consequences for investors and developers. Here's what you need to know.
The formula that could help you buy the right investment property
Property is one of Australia's favourite way to invest, but what do you look for in an investment property?
Don’t get caught when buying an off-the-plan investment
Over-supply, inflated prices and one-sided contracts are just some of the challenges facing off-the-plan investors. Here's what you need to know.
