More bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raised the cash rate...
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Offset accounts surge as homeowners race to beat higher rates
By pcpl.net.au
/ March 11, 2026
Who wouldn't want to save on home loan interest and pay off their mortgage faster? Homeowners are increasingly turning to offset accounts to do just that. So today we'll look into whether an offset account could benefit you.
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How first home buyers can buy up to five years sooner
By pcpl.net.au
/ March 4, 2026
As home prices climb higher, first home buyers can feel like the goal posts are continually shifting further out of reach. But there is a way to cut years off the time taken to buy a home.
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How much do you need to earn to buy a home in 2026?
By pcpl.net.au
/ February 25, 2026
Sure, saving a deposit is important, but your income can hold the real key to getting into the market. That’s because it shapes your borrowing power.
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Thinking of a tree change? You might find more affordable homes
By pcpl.net.au
/ February 18, 2026
Growing numbers of younger Australians are opting for regional living, and part of the lure of a 'seachange' or 'treechange' can be the chance to get more bang for your buck.
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Which generation tops housing wealth in Australia?
By pcpl.net.au
/ February 11, 2026
Myth busted! Baby Boomers no longer own the bulk of housing wealth in Australia. We reveal who does, and how you could get started in the property market.
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RBA hikes the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%
By pcpl.net.au
/ February 3, 2026
Bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Today we’ll look at why it did so, and how this rate hike could impact your monthly mortgage repayments.
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How high are property prices predicted to go in 2026?
By pcpl.net.au
/ January 28, 2026
After a lengthy run of rising prices in 2025, some pundits are tipping property prices could keep climbing in 2026. Today we’ll take a sneak peek inside the experts’ crystal ball - and what it could mean for your home buying plans.
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Roll up those sleeves – a renovation renaissance is slated for 2026
By pcpl.net.au
/ January 21, 2026
A renovation boom may loom, with plenty of home owners choosing to renovate rather than relocate this year. So if you have plans for home improvements, it’s worth knowing how to fund your project.
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Nurses, teachers or CEOs: which occupation boasts more property investors?
By pcpl.net.au
/ January 14, 2026
Owning an investment property isn’t limited to the uber-rich. In fact, investors are usually people you interact with daily. Today, we’ll reveal which occupations are the nation’s most prolific property investors, and how you could potentially join them.
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Aussie home owners just got $82,000 richer on average
By pcpl.net.au
/ January 7, 2026
What a way to start the new year! After a strong 12 months in the property market, plenty of homeowners around the nation are now a whole lot wealthier. And their newfound increase in home equity has opened up some exciting possibilities for 2026.
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Happy New Year! Let’s discuss some potential 2026 goals
By pcpl.net.au
/ December 30, 2025
There’s nothing quite like a New Year’s resolution to fire you up for another lap around the sun. Whether you're looking to buy your first home, save on your mortgage, or leverage the equity in your current position, here are three resolutions to consider for 2026.
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Season’s greetings! Here’s to a well-earned summer break
By pcpl.net.au
/ December 21, 2025
As the Christmas and New Year's festive season rolls around, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your trust and support throughout 2025.
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Your suburb’s 2025 property report card is in
By pcpl.net.au
/ December 17, 2025
You might've seen recent headlines that national property prices made another big jump this year. But do you know exactly how your suburb and property type performed? Well, today we’ll show you how to find out in just a few quick clicks.
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No Christmas rate cut – could rates rise in 2026?
By pcpl.net.au
/ December 10, 2025
Not so long ago plenty of economists were tipping a fresh round of rate cuts in 2026. But the picture’s not so clear anymore. There’s even talk of possible rate hikes next year. Here’s how you can prepare.
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2% deposit scheme ‘Help to Buy’ launches
By pcpl.net.au
/ December 3, 2025
Imagine being able to buy your own home with just a $12,000 deposit. That's what the federal government’s new Help to Buy shared equity scheme can offer. But there are some pros and cons to be aware of. Let’s take a look.
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Why now may be the time to buy a rental property
By pcpl.net.au
/ November 26, 2025
2025 has been a big year for property investors. But the rapid growth of investment lending has fuelled speculation about a possible crackdown on loans to property investors. We explain what’s happening, and why it might be worth considering bringing forward your plans.
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5-year goal: 1-in-3 Gen Zs planning to buy a first home
By pcpl.net.au
/ November 19, 2025
Gen Z may be known for being tech savvy, but they’re also showing their smarts when it comes to home buying, with a surprisingly large number preparing to buy their first home before the end of the decade. Here’s how Gen Zs are making their home-buying plans happen.
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Australian home owners focus on paying down debt
By pcpl.net.au
/ November 12, 2025
To save or to pay down your home loan, that is the question. Ok, so it’s not Shakespearean levels of contemplation – but it’s still a big decision facing many Australian families right now. Let’s take a look at what the majority of home owners are leaning toward.
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Time to buy? House prices tipped to heat up this summer
By pcpl.net.au
/ November 5, 2025
Property prices are running hot as we head into summer, and the market is tipped to dial up even further over the next 12 months. Here’s how it could shape your home-buying plans.
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