Housing affordability has been an issue in Australia for quite some time - but since the 1990s it’s gone from being a periodic cyclical concern to a chronic problem. The 20% rise in prices over the last year has put the spotlight on the issue...
Evergrande’s recent troubling financial news has deeply shaken investor confidence in the Chinese property developer. Now fears have spread beyond Evergrande to China’s other property developers, causing their bond prices to fall too. Is this China’s Lehman Brothers moment? Will the potential collapse of this...
One in five Australians is hoping to purchase a property in the next 12 months, while one in three existing homeowners wants to refinance to get a better deal. Record-low interest rates and a shift in people’s mindsets, post the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, are...
Economists and historians will no doubt hark back to 2020 as not just the year of Covid-19 but of higher unemployment and ultra-low interest rates, of stockmarket upheaval and Australia’s first recession in almost three decades. If you’re a retiree in 2020 or hope to become...
Latest figures have shown a monthly decline of over 3 per cent in first home buyer activity, but levels still remain at their highest since 2009. New statistics have revealed a decline in first home buyer activity, with national first buyer lending down 3.3 per cent...
The federal and local governments have launched several grants and assistance programs to help their citizens achieve the great Australian dream of owning a home. Find out which of them are available to you today: National First home loan deposit scheme (FHLDS) The FHLDS is an Australian government initiative to support...
You’ve been dreaming of that new kitchen and dining room for as long as you can remember, and now the time has come to put your plans in motion. But do you really have the budget to afford the works? Here are a few things...
The real estate market can be tough for young adults, but as a parent you may be able to lend a helping hand. We tell you how. 1.Parent-to-child loan A parent-to-child loan is when a parent lends their child money. This is a formal, legally binding arrangement,...
A new baby completely changes your life. Are you also prepared for how a new baby might affect your chances of buying a home? Here are some things to consider before you submit your application. When a lender assesses your home loan application, they look at...
The total value of loan commitments for investor housing rose 8.2 per cent month-on-month to reach $6 billion in December last year, as the property market continued to soar into 2021. It was revealed a surge in loan commitments for investor housing, with an 8.2 per...
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Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.