Finding the property that’s right for you and your budget is an exciting milestone! But what happens next? We explain...
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Welcome back! Home lending jumps as first home buyers return
By pcpl.net.au
/ June 18, 2025
Here’s some warming news for winter – first home buyers are making a welcome return to the property market. Several factors suggest the stars may have aligned to make now a good time to take that first step on the property ladder.
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Australian home price average tops $1 million
By Portfolio Capital
/ June 12, 2025
Property values nationally have passed a major milestone with the average home price pushing through the $1 million mark for...
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How you could boost your home’s value by $118,000 (and save on bills)
By pcpl.net.au
/ June 4, 2025
With winter temps falling, chances are your power bills will rise. This helps explain why buyers are willing to pay 14% extra for energy-efficient homes on average. Here’s how to give your place a ‘green premium’.
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Plot twist: home owners keep repayments on hold as rates fall
By pcpl.net.au
/ May 28, 2025
Despite two much-awaited rate cuts this year, plenty of Australian households are keeping their mortgage repayments on hold – and it could see them save in long-term interest costs.
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RBA cuts the cash rate for the second time this year to 3.85%
By Portfolio Capital
/ May 20, 2025
Australian borrowers have received another reprieve with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today cutting the cash rate by 25...
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Fact or fiction: do property values double every 10 years?
By pcpl.net.au
/ May 14, 2025
It’s a common belief that real estate values double every decade. But is this true? New research reveals how much home values have increased over the past ten years.
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Albo re-elected: what’s on the board for home buyers and owners?
By pcpl.net.au
/ May 7, 2025
The votes have been cast and it’s clear Labor will hold the reins of federal government for another 3-year term. We look at what this may mean for first home buyers and current home owners.
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Myth buster: do weekly repayments pay off an offset loan faster?
By Portfolio Capital
/ May 1, 2025
There’s a common misconception around offset account home loans that making loan repayments more frequently helps to pay off the...
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Could US tariffs be good news for Aussie home owners?
By pcpl.net.au
/ April 23, 2025
Tariff-triggered cuts to interest rates could be just around the corner, with Australian borrowers the likely winners if they come to fruition.
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Election 2025: what’s on offer for first home buyers?
By pcpl.net.au
/ April 16, 2025
Australians will head to the polls on May 3, and with housing affordability shaping up as a key election issue, we unpack how the two major parties are pledging to help first home buyers.
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Home owners notch up gains of $230,000 in just 5 years
By pcpl.net.au
/ April 9, 2025
Did you know that the average home owner saw their property’s value rise $46,000 per year over the past five years? Today we’ll look at ways you could put that recent increase in equity to further use.
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Why 1-in-2 families are thinking of refinancing
By pcpl.net.au
/ April 2, 2025
The RBA may have swiped left on an April rate cut, but plenty of home owners are taking matters into their own hands by refinancing to save on interest with a lower rate.
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Sounds of silence: how traffic noise can impact property values
By pcpl.net.au
/ March 26, 2025
‘Close to public transport’ is often touted as a plus for home buyers. But new research shows just how much close proximity to a busy road, railway or flight path can impact property values.
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5 fun (and budget-friendly) ideas for an Easter staycation
By pcpl.net.au
/ March 19, 2025
This Easter offers more than chocolate eggs and hot cross buns. It brings a rare mega-holiday, and if your budget doesn’t stretch to a trip away, check out our tips to enjoy a memorable getaway - at home.
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Low cost renos to help keep your home cosy this autumn
By pcpl.net.au
/ March 12, 2025
It’s been a long, hot summer, but the seasons are shifting and it’s time to prepare for the cooler months ahead. A few simple improvements could help keep your home snug without overheating your power bills.
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Was that the shortest property downturn ever?
By pcpl.net.au
/ March 5, 2025
The so-called market ‘downturn’ we saw over the last few months was a blink-and-you-miss-it affair. Home prices are once again on the up. We unpack what’s happening – and why now could be a good time to buy.
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Major change coming to mortgage rules for university grads
By Portfolio Capital
/ February 27, 2025
Good news for the three million Australians who have a student debt. New rules are on the cards that could...
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RBA cuts the cash rate for the first time since 2020
By pcpl.net.au
/ February 18, 2025
Finally, a long-awaited reprieve for borrowers. The Reserve Bank of Australia has today cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%. How much could this rate cut decrease your monthly mortgage repayments? And can we expect more cuts this year?
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The scheme that’s helped 193,000 Aussies buy a first home
By pcpl.net.au
/ February 11, 2025
If you’re in the market for a first home, there’s one scheme you should know about. It’s called the Home Guarantee Scheme, and it could slash the time it takes to buy a place of your own by several years. Here’s how it works.
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