For a while there, Aussie homeowners braced themselves every time the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made an announcement. Since early 2022, nearly every update brought with it another interest rate hike – and another hit to the hip pocket. But the tide is finally turning. At the beginning of this year, we saw the […]
With potential rate cuts on the horizon and the first home buyer price cap possibly rising to $950,000, 2025 could be the year you finally buy. Keep reading to find out how the Reserve Bank and recent government proposals could shape your mortgage this year. Buying your first home is one of life’s biggest milestones […]
On 1 May 2024, energy-efficiency minimums for new homes in Australia will rise from six to seven stars. Here’s what it means for you! All new homes in Australia will need to meet a seven-star energy-efficiency rating from 1 May 2024, up from the current six stars. This is part of the government’s efforts to […]
