A lift recliner can make standing up safer and sitting more comfortable. Here's how single motor, dual motor and clinical chairs compare, what they cost in Australia, how to get the fit right, and who may pay.
Regional home values are up 5.6% over the year while the capitals are down 1.8%. Homes in the cities now take 39 days to sell, and rental yields are the highest since 2019. Here's what the latest data shows.
Rate rises, falling prices and the biggest property tax changes in decades have reshaped the investment property maths in 2026. Here's what's changed and what to weigh up before you buy.
With rates rising again, many renters are bracing for an increase. Here's how often your rent can legally go up, how much notice you must get in each state, and what to do if it seems excessive.
With values down six months running and forecasts of further falls, many owners are asking whether to sell now or wait. Here's an honest framework for deciding, based on your situation rather than the headlines.
With a rate rise widely expected, many borrowers are asking whether to fix. Here's how fixed, variable and split loans behave when rates move, and the catch most people miss about fixing now.
After a run of rate rises, more households are finding the repayments no longer fit. Here are the practical options, in the order worth trying, and the one thing not to do.
With a large share of auctions failing to sell under the hammer, knowing what happens when a property is passed in is genuinely valuable. Here's the process, and why it can be your best opportunity.
"What's a good rental yield?" is the first question new property investors ask. Here's what counts as a good yield in Australia, how it varies by property type and location, and how to judge yours.
Most investors quote gross rental yield and get a nasty surprise. Here's the difference between gross and net yield, how to calculate each, and why net is the only number that really matters.
Lenders Mortgage Insurance can add thousands to the cost of buying with a small deposit, and it protects the lender, not you. Here's what it is, how much it costs, and the ways to avoid it.
Getting a home ready to sell can mean the difference of thousands, but not every improvement pays off. Here's what genuinely adds value when selling, and what's a waste of money.
Rental yield tells you how hard your property investment is working. Here's how to calculate gross and net yield, what counts as a good yield, and why it's only half the investment story.
Vacancy rate is one of the most useful numbers in property, and one of the least understood. Here's what it means, how to read it, and why it matters whether you're renting, investing or buying.
