Less than a quarter of Australians believe their retirement savings will be enough to provide them with an income for life, despite a recent Grattan Institute report suggesting most Australians will have “more than enough” to last.

The ‘fee for no service’ scandal that trashed the reputation wealth manager AMP earlier this year looks set for a second round, as the banking royal commission turns its attention to superannuation.

Like all first times, buying your first home can be a daunting, intimidating and downright terrifying experience. 

ANALYSIS: Mortgage brokers are challenging the oligopoly in the banking sector, giving smaller lenders with little or no physical presence a greater share of the market.

Brisbane has proven to be the most affordable and liveable capital city, according to new research.

BRISBANE’S new apartment and townhouse market remains strong, with owner occupier buyers leading the charge, according to a local new property specialist.

‘PATCHY’, ‘flat’, ‘tepid’ — these are just some of the less than flattering buzz words used to describe Brisbane’s housing market in recent years.

With about 30% of all Australians now living in a rental, it’s clear “renting is the new owning”.

Good mortgage brokers will work with their customers on a much wider level than just helping them obtain a finance approval to satisfy their immediate needs.