The learning hub for smarter borrowing & investing.
Fresh market insights, practical guides, and clear explanations — straight from our brokers, not marketing copy.
Showing 205–216 of 277 articles
House, townhouse or apartment: Which first home should you buy?
The Australian dream used to be owning a house and land — but today, there are so many more options available to home buyers. Townhouse, semi-detached…
Rateseeker Round-up: June Property News
As we approach the midway point of the year, the real estate market shows no signs of slowing down. Property values surged across Australia and, in…
Home renovation ideas to increase your property’s value
Renovating can be rewarding, challenging, and valuable all at once. It can increase your enjoyment of your home now and increase its value when it comes…
9 hidden costs of buying your first home in Australia
When budgeting for a first home, it’s clear that you need to take into account the cost of buying the house and any renovations you have…
What should you consider when buying off-the-plan?
With the boom in construction around the country, it’s no surprise that a number of buyers are considering purchasing property off-the-plan. Purchasing off-the-plan is a great…
RBA announces cash rate on hold for another month
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today announced it plans to keep the cash rate at 0.1% for yet another month. This is the sixth consecutive…
Rateseeker Round-Up: May Business and Finance News
May was jam-packed with news off the back of the latest Federal Budget. In welcome news, businesses are set to benefit from a number of new…
Rateseeker Round-Up: May Residential Property News
There has been plenty of news coming out of the residential property market in May. With the announcement of the 2021/22 Federal Budget and rents growing,…
Ways to secure a property before auction day
Buying a house at auction can be a stressful experience: you don’t know who else will be bidding, or how high they are willing to go.…
What does the Federal Budget 2021/22 mean for you?
The latest Federal Budget has just been released, and outlines a number of steps to support homeowners, first home buyers and SMEs. As the country continues…
Rateseeker Round-Up: April Business and Finance News
There has been some big news to come out of the business and finance sector in the past month, including improved corporate profitability and banks offering…
Rateseeker Round-Up: April Residential Property Market Updates
From HomeBuilder construction commencement extensions to falling electricity prices, there was plenty of news in the market this April. Being aware of the latest property updates…
Ready to open the door to your next home?
Fifteen minutes, zero obligation. Walk away with a clear plan for your next move.