Australian homeowners could save tens of thousands of dollars and pay off their loan faster by making a small change to their repayments. 

Baby boomers are often blamed for today’s inflated house prices but they’re the unsung heroes of today’s cost-of-living crisis – helping their offspring carry the cost of childcare, clothes and essentials, according to new Compare the Market research.

Owning and buying a property could now be more affordable than the median price of rent in a number of Australian suburbs, after the national median surpassed $600 a week.

More than half of Gen Z (51%) and almost a third of Millennials (31%) had asked their families for help with money during the past 12 months.

The average loan size in Australia was $67,700 back in the 90s, and now it's $593,000.

Offset accounts could help mortgage holders pay down the principal on their loan faster.

The RBA has left rates on hold this month. Here's what it means for homeowners.

Compare the Market Economic Director David Koch said this is the domino effect following the fixed rate cliff.

Supply chain disruptions and rising material costs have sent a plethora of building companies bust – so is buying off the plan still safe?

The tide is turning on fixed rates with a growing number of lenders announcing reduced rates for fixed term loans.

Aspiring first home buyers could improve their borrowing power by $71,000 by getting rid of their credit card.

Homebuyers are risking tens of thousands of dollars in repair bills by skipping vital checks and inspections, according to Compare the Market property expert Andrew Winter who has called for greater transparency.