First home buyers beware: The real cost of the government’s Help to Buy Scheme
Is the government helping you buy a home or quietly becoming your landlord? So, with just 2% deposit needed, the new Help to Buy scheme sounds amazing, but is there really a catch? In this article, we’re going to break down how it works, who it’s for and whether you can end up giving away […]
5 common first home buyer mistakes
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it’s one that can be difficult to navigate alone. No one’s expected to get something right the first time they try it, so why would it be different for buying property? To help you out, we’re going to cover five common mistakes that first home buyers […]
Homeowners: This Is How You Buy Property With ZERO Deposit in Australia
What a lot of Australians don’t realise is that they could potentially already be sitting on a deposit for an investment property if they’re already homeowners. What we’re going to unpack is exactly how investors are pulling equity out of their owner occupied house and then purchasing investment properties with zero cash deposit. A lot […]
Inflation is back: Are interest rate hikes coming in early 2026?
Inflation is rising so does that mean another rate hike is on the cards in early 2026? Two of the major banks are actually looking at a February 2026 hike, so literally next month, and two are expecting a hold. Consumer spending, electricity prices and rising inflation Consumer spending increased over the Christmas New Year […]
Checklist of what banks look at in mortgage applications (2026)
Lots of home buyers think that the most important thing you need to do before purchasing property is to save up a substantial deposit. Many people ignore other financial aspects of buying a home that can be seen as just as important, if not more important, by the lenders who’ll actually looking at your home […]
Newcastle & Lake Macquarie 2026 property predictions
So today we’re going to be unpacking the 2026 property forecast for the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas. Are we expecting more growth or will real estate prices settle for the year? A lot of people think of Newcastle as one general, high-level market, but it’s split into Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Hunter Valley and […]
Talk Property To Me Reviews 2026
More than four years after launching, reviews for the Talk Property To Me podcast have been excellent. The most prominent is the 5.0 average from 1.1k Spotify ratings. Talk Property To Me Spotify reviews As of January 2026, Talk Property To Me has an impressive 5.0 rating on Spotify from 1.1k listeners. To have that […]
Australia Property Market 2026 Predictions: Price Boom or Slowdown?
Australia’s 2026 property market forecast is shaping up to be strong across most scenarios. Let’s unpack what the data actually tells us, where the risks lie, and which cities are expected to outperform. This analysis is based on SQM Research’s annual Boom and Bust Report, authored by Christopher Joye. While this isn’t our data, we’re […]
Units vs Houses in 2026: The Property Investment Trend No One Is Talking About
It’s one of the biggest debates in the Australia property market 2026: Are houses still outperforming units, or has the market completely shifted? With affordability tightening, inflation rising, and lifestyle preferences changing across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and regional areas, many buyers and investors are rethinking where real long-term value actually is. We analyse why units […]
How RBA interest rate cuts impact your borrowing power and mortgage
One of the most immediate effects of interest rate cuts is an increase in borrowing power. Lower interest rates mean reduced mortgage repayments, allowing investors to afford higher-value properties or expand their portfolios with greater financial ease. Something that I’ve heard a lot of people say over the last few years is “I’m going to […]