Laine Gordon

The essential guide to downsizing

There are many reasons to downsize to a smaller home. Perhaps the kids have all flown the nest, or you are moving closer to the city centre where your budget only stretches to a smaller home. Or maybe you simply believe that smaller might be better.

DIY renovations that fail

Renovating can be a great way to add value to your property, but get it wrong and you could be burning money, experts have warned.

Men spend more when women aren't around

Men are more likely to spend on impulse, rack up debt and less likely to save when surrounded by more men and fewer women, a new study has found.

Women are the super losers

It’s a sad reality that many women will retire with significantly less superannuation than their male colleagues, but new research reveals by how much.

Where it's cheaper to buy than rent

A new report has found it’s now cheaper to buy a home than it is to rent in almost every capital city.

Three ways to increase your home's value

House prices are tipped to remain stable this year, with the almost annual double digit house price growth of the last decade a thing of the past, reports show.

Expert tips to trim your credit card bills

Australians owe about $50 billion on credit cards so it's little surprise that many users are being hit with hefty interest charges.

Tips for preventing your mortgage from limiting your lifestyle

The great Australian dream of owning a home can quickly turn into a nightmare if your new home sucks up your entire income, leaving little left over for a comfortable lifestyle.

Return of the no-deposit home loan

Banks have relaxed their lending criteria amid growing competition in the mortgage market.

What does 2013 have in store for the property market?

Property prices across Australia were on a downward slide during 2012, along with interest rates. Great news if you were buying, but not so great if you were selling.