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Dec 31

Happy New Year! Let’s discuss some potential 2026 goals

By david@99content.co News

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. So long, 2025 ……

Dec 22

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Season’s greetings! Here’s to a well-earned summer break

By david@99content.co News

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. Fortunately, we had a bit more to smile about this year, with three RBA rate cuts and national property prices increasing by 8.7%. That…

Dec 17

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Your suburb’s 2025 property report card is in

By david@99content.co News

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. Over the past year, home prices have risen 8.7%…

Dec 10

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No Christmas rate cut – could rates rise in 2026?

By david@99content.co News

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. Talk about interest rates being unpredictable! We started 2025 with the Reserve…

Dec 09

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Cash rate update for December 2025

By afg_admin News, RBA Updates

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a hold on the cash rate of 3.60% at today's meeting. The RBA's decision this month reflects its ongoing cautious approach as it works to balance inflation control with supporting employment. The latest data shows: Headline (annual) inflation has risen to 3.8%…

Dec 04

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2% deposit scheme ‘Help to Buy’ launches

By david@99content.co News

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. Think back to 2022. That’s when the Labor government…

Nov 27

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Welcome to the Summer 2025 edition of Haven

By afg_admin Home Lifestyle Tips, News

Welcome to the Summer edition of Haven. As we settle into another busy festive season, this edition explores some big ideas shaping the way we live - both in how we build our homes and how we enjoy them. We investigate prefabricated and modular housing, a concept that could hold…

Nov 26

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Why now may be the time to buy a rental property

By david@99content.co News

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. The past year has been a cracker…

Nov 19

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5-year goal: 1-in-3 Gen Zs planning to buy a first home

By david@99content.co News

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. They don’t…

Nov 13

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Australian home owners focus on paying down debt

By david@99content.co News

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. A growing…

Happy New Year! Let’s discuss some potential 2026 goals

Season’s greetings! Here’s to a well-earned summer break

Your suburb’s 2025 property report card is in

No Christmas rate cut – could rates rise in 2026?

Cash rate update for December 2025

2% deposit scheme ‘Help to Buy’ launches

Welcome to the Summer 2025 edition of Haven

Why now may be the time to buy a rental property

5-year goal: 1-in-3 Gen Zs planning to buy a first home

Australian home owners focus on paying down debt

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