Home Loans

Treasury has said we shouldn't expect wages to increase for four years but if you're going to keep up with projected house price rises this year, new analysis shows how big a pay rise you'll need to avoid mortgage stress.

While your first home might be a stepping stone onto the property ladder, your next home is more likely to specifically cater to your changing household needs. Whether you're upsizing to accommodate a growing headcount, a home office or simple to have more space, there are plenty of upsides to upsizing.

Unlike investing in shares, buying a home involves a high level of emotional involvement that can cause FOMOA – the Fear Of Missing Out Again.

Either house prices keep rising as the RBA lets the market run in a bid to boost the economy, or regulators worry about risky investors and make it harder to get a loan. Not much of a choice?

There is appetite from households to improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Now the big banks are being asked to follow.

A booming market makes upgrading challenging, but buying a bigger and better home isn't the only thing owners can do to take advantage of current conditions.

Despite the most rapid surge in home prices in 32 years, the Reserve Bank of Australia will hold the official interest rate at its record low.

Property prices are soaring and strong auction results have left underbidders stunned. Buyers are turning to a boom-era strategy to beat the competition.

The run of record-low mortgage rates is set to come to an end, with experts warning buyers and homeowners to expect fixed-rate rises in the coming months.

Frustrated buyers getting outbid at auctions might wonder how much higher housing prices can soar. The nation's regulators are paying attention, but they're watching more than what you might think.