Energy efficiency is a property selling point. Here’s why homeowners should pay attention
Energy efficiency, solar and home batteries are becoming stronger selling points. See how Australian homeowners can assess energy upgrades, buyer demand, property value and pre-sale finance decisions...
Can you refinance business vehicles and equipment?
Considering a business vehicle loan refinance? See when refinancing vehicles or equipment can cut costs, free cash flow and what to check first...
RBA raises rates again: what it means for borrowers, buyers and property prices
The latest RBA rate rise lifts the cash rate again. Understand what higher rates mean for Australian borrowers, home buyers, refinancing decisions and property prices...
Is buy now, pay later a good idea? What Australians should consider before using BNPL
Explore how BNPL affects spending, cash flow, credit reports and home loan applications for Australians facing ongoing cost-of-living pressure in 2026...
Home loan repricing: how to ask your lender for a better rate without refinancing
Learn how home loan repricing works, when to request a rate review, what lenders consider, potential savings, key risks and how homeowners can compare their current loan with confidence...
Same property. Same sale price. Different tax outcome.
Could falling property values before July 2027 affect your future CGT bill? Understand the CGT reforms and practical steps Australian property investors should consider before the changes take effect...
What a Surf Coast classroom can teach all of us about money
UFinancial broker Paul Nelson shares practical financial literacy lessons from Surf Coast Secondary College, from budgeting to better money conversations...
Australia’s housing shortage: could it lift prices and buyer confidence?
Australia’s housing shortage may support the next rise in property prices as construction failures restrict supply, giving cautious buyers and mortgage holders more confidence in the property market...
Risk isn’t just financial: Why your health deserves the same scrutiny as your finances
Explore why preventative health deserves the same proactive thinking as financial protection, and how understanding risks earlier can support better decisions about your health, wealth and long-term future with confidence...
Beware the bank cashback: how out-of-cycle rate increases can wipe out the benefit
Cashback home loan offers can look attractive, but out-of-cycle rate increases and frequent refinancing can cost borrowers more. Learn what to consider before switching lenders...
Victoria State Election 2026: which major party’s housing policies are the best?
Compare Victorian Labor Party, Victorian Liberal Party and Victorian Greens housing policies for the Victoria State Election 2026, covering stamp duty, rents, housing supply, investors and first-home buyers in Victoria...
The old playbook is breaking: Chris Judd on property, productivity and what comes next
Chris Judd shares his views on property, productivity, interest rates and the changing economic landscape, revealing why the old playbook for wealth and success may no longer apply...
Negative equity isn’t complicated. So why are our policymakers confused?
What is negative equity and when does it matter? We explain the risks for recent Australian home buyers, high-LVR borrowers and homeowners with a home loan...
Inflation eases as the case for another rate rise weakens
Australia’s latest inflation data has reshaped the interest rate forecast for 2026 and what mortgage holders should expect from the RBA in coming months...
Electric vehicles: smart move or costly detour?
Electric vehicle purchases are surging in Australia, but are they really worth it? These are the hidden considerations you must know...
Property market downturn deepens as buyer conditions improve
Cotality’s June 2026 data shows national home values fell 0.4%, with Sydney and Melbourne leading the downturn. Here’s what it could mean for buyers, investors and homeowners...
Rethinking property strategy in a low-confidence market – why SMSFs are back in focus
Property buyers are hesitating. SMSFs have re-entered the conversation. Here’s what you need to know before you decide if this is the ideal strategy for you...
Why a Middle East oil decision could matter for your petrol, groceries, and mortgage
Discover why the UAE leaving OPEC could matter for Australians, from fuel prices and grocery costs to inflation and home loan repayments, and why any relief at the petrol pump may not happen straight away...