Laine Gordon

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.

Housing too expensive for many Aussies

Two-thirds of Australians view the housing market as expensive, with half expecting property prices to rise over the coming 12 months, a report shows.

Chip away at the mortgage using an offset facility

It appears there’s been a bounce in the real estate market following the release of the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) numbers that revealed home loan approvals were up in October.

Save thousands off your first home by comparing home loans

Australia’s first home buyers are being advised to shop around after the latest Reserve Bank cut shifted interest rates at their lowest levels since April 2009.

From two incomes to one

Starting a family is an emotional milestone many young couples dream of. Most of us know what to expect when we embark on this life-changing journey – happiness, fulfillment, sleepless nights and crying babies. But little, if anything, is said about the challenges of transitioning from two incomes to one.

Apartment v house: which is a better investment?

It’s an age-old question property investors have been asking themselves since they cottoned on to the fact that property makes a sound investment: house or apartment? Which property type makes a better investment?

Is it ever a good time to buy?

If you’re considering buying a property, chances are you’ve asked yourself, “Is this a good time to buy?” Just as likely, friends and family have volunteered advice on whether now is a good time to buy, or whether you should wait until it is a good time to buy.

Mutuals call majors on banking competition "illusion"

The $83 billion mutual banking sector has taken aim at some of Australia's major banks calling for greater disclosure of the ownership of bank sub-brands.