Finance & Property
HomeHub brings you the latest information on finance, real estate trends and tips on buying and managing your property.
Why a ‘subject to finance’ clause is essential in your property purchase contract
Recently a young couple I know very well signed a contract to purchase land on which they would subsequently build their first house. The... Read More
RBA keeps cash rate at record low, warns of higher Aussie dollar
At its August meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate on hold, maintaining the record low. The decision was expected... Read More
Could a granny flat increase your property’s value?
The housing market is getting increasingly difficult to get into, no matter what age or stage of life you are at. Young people are... Read More
10 tips to using comparison sites
Price comparison websites like Finder.com.au, Canstar.com.au, iSelect.com.au, Webjet.com.au and EnergyWatch.com.au can be really helpful when you’re shopping around for flights, credit cards, energy providers... Read More
Pre-existing debts and a confusing maze of mortgages prove stressful for first home buyers
Are you struggling to save for your first home under the burden of pre-existing debts, a multitude of financial commitments and overwhelming mortgage choices?... Read More
World’s first robotic brickie is set to transform the construction industry
Built by Perth-based technology company, Fastbrick Robotics, the world’s first robotic brickie is set to transform the construction industry by ensuring that “no human... Read More
Shipping container homes (and other clever ideas)
From transforming supply chains and influencing domestic economies to driving trillions of dollars in annual trade, modern shipping containers have had an illustrious career... Read More
Census 2016: renting more common, but owners finding it easier to make mortgage repayments
The numbers are in – and there are some fascinating statistics to come out of the Census 2016. It appears that Australia’s renters are... Read More
5 lessons you can expect to learn when building a custom home
From finding the perfect block of land and choosing a custom home builder you can trust to settling on a particular design, it’s safe... Read More
Legal considerations when applying for a mortgage in Australia
Buying a house is exciting, but few people realise the legal paperwork and processes involved until they’ve already dived straight in and started searching... Read More
