by staxhomeloans | Mar 4, 2026 | Blog
As home prices climb higher, first home buyers can feel like the goal posts are continually shifting further out of reach. But there is a way to potentially cut years off the time taken to buy a home. Saving a first home deposit has never been easy – especially in the...
by staxhomeloans | Feb 25, 2026 | Blog
Sure, saving a deposit is important, but your income can hold the real key to getting into the market. That’s because it shapes your borrowing power. It stands to reason that lenders will look closely at your personal income when you apply for a home loan. It’s not...
by staxhomeloans | Feb 19, 2026 | Blog
Growing numbers of younger Australians are opting for regional living, and part of the lure of a ‘seachange’ or ‘treechange’ can be the chance to get more bang for your buck. As property values climb higher, the median home price across our combined capitals has...
by staxhomeloans | Feb 11, 2026 | Blog
Myth busted! Baby Boomers no longer own the bulk of housing wealth in Australia. We reveal who does, and how you could get started in the property market. As many Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) start to enjoy their retirements, they are passing the...
by staxhomeloans | Feb 3, 2026 | Blog
Bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Today we’ll look at why it did so, and how this rate hike could impact your monthly mortgage repayments. Well, those three...
by staxhomeloans | Jan 29, 2026 | Blog
After a lengthy run of rising prices in 2025, some pundits are tipping property prices could keep climbing in 2026. Today we’ll take a sneak peek inside the experts’ crystal ball – and what it could mean for your home buying plans. 2025 was a great year for home...
by staxhomeloans | Jan 21, 2026 | Blog
A renovation boom may loom, with plenty of home owners choosing to renovate rather than relocate this year. So if you have plans for home improvements, it’s worth knowing how to fund your project. Australians love tackling home renovations! Home owners...
by staxhomeloans | Jan 14, 2026 | Blog
Owning an investment property isn’t limited to the uber-rich. In fact, investors are usually people you interact with daily. Today, we’ll reveal which occupations are the nation’s most prolific property investors, and how you could potentially join them. Owning a home...
by staxhomeloans | Jan 7, 2026 | Blog
What a way to start the new year! After a strong 12 months in the property market, plenty of homeowners around the nation are now a whole lot wealthier. And their newfound increase in home equity has opened up some exciting possibilities for 2026. Your home isn’t just...
by staxhomeloans | Dec 31, 2025 | Blog
There’s nothing quite like a New Year’s resolution to fire you up for another lap around the sun. Whether you’re looking to buy your first home, save on your mortgage, or leverage the equity in your current position, here are three resolutions to consider for 2026. So...
