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Repayment rescue: how to reduce your home loan debtYou can knock years off your mortgage by employing smart strategies including paying more than the minimum and making more frequent payments.

Refinancers lead the marketRefinancers are leading the market in mortgages, according to new research by Aussie Home Loans. Is it a good time to refinance?

The secret to making money from propertyWith rates low, prices slowly rising and the lure of the first home owners grant, getting into the property market now may offer some of the best chances of making money.

People like me: Duncan the investorDuncan talks about his success investing in property in rural NSW.

Paying the mortgage when the job goesThe number of people facing home-loan foreclosure is set to double this year as those experiencing mortgage stress jumps 46 percent to nearly one million, according to Fujitsu Consulting.

Recession-proof your mortgageIf you're worried about how you'd pay the mortgage if you lost your job, then it's time to put some plans in place.

Fixed vs variable: backing the right oneFixed loans aren't necessarily a bad idea now that rates are falling at a rate of knots.

Keep the mortgage monster at bayIs the mortgage monster heading down your front path? If it is, it's time to put some strategies in place to ease your financial burden. Here are our top 10 tips for beating mortgage drain.

Relieving money stress the natural wayForeign banks in trouble, unpredictable interest rates, petrol prices yo-yoing, food prices skyrocketing ... where will it end? If you are feeling the stress of mortgages and money then take a look at these great relaxation tips.

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Rate Your Place: Help Page

source: Megan Tidd

Welcome to Rate Your Place: Rate Your Place is a hub where you can explore, discuss and rate suburbs in your area. It’s a place for having your say, discovering new towns, and finding the best place in Australia to live.

Your say: how will the rate rise affect you?

source: Emma Thelwell and Megan Tidd

Now that higher interest rates are a reality, we ask how you’ll cope with paying more each month. How will you adjust? What will you have to give up? Join the debate. Have your say.

How to survive building your own home

source: Andrea Sophocleous

Ask anyone who has built their own home, and they'll tell you it's both a rewarding and taxing experience. Is it right for you?

Which green renovations will add more value to your home?

source: Barbara Messer

A growing number of Australians are looking to reduce their carbon footprint by living in eco-friendly homes. But before you rush out to install a water tank or a double-glazed skylight, it's important to understand which green features will add long-term value to your property, and which ones may not be worth the investment.

Your say: is going green worth it?

source: Megan Tidd

While many Australians are sensitive to the ongoing threat of climate change, the idea of installing solar panels and other eco-friendly renovations is still beyond the reach of both their pockets and ideologies. Are you ready to go green? Have your say.

House flicks: what movies can teach you about property

source: Megan Tidd

They may not carry Oscars or resonate with artistic genius, but these property-related films contain smart lessons for the observant investor. Find out what your favourite property flicks can teach you about your home.

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