How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster in 2026: 5 Steps That Cut Years Off Your Loan

The RBA raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60% on 29 September 2026. The highest level since 2011 and the fourth increase this year. CBA, Westpac, NAB and ANZ are passing the full 0.25% increase on to variable home loan rates from 9 October 2026, with the RBA’s next decision scheduled for […]

Budgeting That Actually Cuts Your Mortgage: A Simple System for Australian Homeowners in 2026

Many household budgets show where money goes. Far fewer are designed to reduce mortgage interest. In 2026, that distinction matters. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash-rate target was 4.60% from 30 September 2026, while average owner-occupier mortgage rates remained around 6%. With cost-of-living pressure continuing, Australian homeowners need a system that is realistic, repeatable and […]

Investment Property After the Negative Gearing Changes: 5 Strategies Australian Investors Can Still Use in 2027-28

Australian property investors are entering a period where tax treatment will matter, but it should not be the only factor driving an investment decision. From the 2027–28 income year, rental losses on established residential properties acquired after 12 May 2026 will no longer be available to offset salary or wage income. Those losses will generally […]

Fixed, Variable or Split? How to Choose the Right Home Loan Structure When Rates Won’t Sit Still

When interest rates are moving, choosing a home loan is not simply about finding the lowest advertised number. The structure you select determines how much certainty you have, how easily you can make extra repayments, whether you can use an offset account, and how expensive it may be to change direction later. A fixed loan […]

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