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Jul 31, 2020
Small banks start to take back market share from big four
After bettering their smaller peers in owner-occupied mortgage interest rates amid COVID-19 in April, new research shows big banks’ interest rates are now higher on average than non-big four lenders.
Jul 31, 2020
Conditions now best in history for first homebuyers
Data from Aussie Home Loans, a mortgage lender, showed that 31 per cent of inquiries came from Queenslanders, followed by Victoria and Tasmania (25 per cent), and New South Wales and the Australian Ca
Jul 17, 2020
RBA holds cash rate steady at 0.25 per cent but unemployment weighs on property prices
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate steady at 0.25 per cent at its monthly board meeting on Tuesday, and economists expect the central bank will maintain this rate for the foreseeable
Jul 17, 2020
I’m a First Home Buyer – Should I Use a Buyer’s Agent?
When it comes to the property market, it seems everyone has an opinion. And the advice, well-intended or not, even from loved ones, can be tiresome. Add to that the barrage of information available on
Jul 17, 2020
Confused by home insurance policies? Experts reveal how to decipher insurance jargon to make the right choice
Insurance cover for a fire can mean one thing to one provider but can have alternative caveats with another. It can make deciding which home insurance policy best covers your situation all the more di
Jul 9, 2020
Simple swaps to refresh your interior without doing a major project
But there are ways to freshen up your home without going to extreme lengths like repainting, renovations and new furniture. Two interior designers have shared their tips for simple swaps you can make
Jul 9, 2020
REIA welcomes decision by banks to extend loan repayment deferral period
“Supporting home owners during this phase where they may be finding it difficult to continue paying their mortgage, is to be applauded,” said REIA president Adrian Kelly. “If owners and landlords a
Jul 9, 2020
Banks bracing for huge influx of first-home buyers
The FHLDS is a government measure designed to help people enter the property market for the first time. Rather than providing first-home buyers with a cash grant or a deposit, the scheme provides bank