Property

Overheated market could burn first-time home buyers

25 September

Pushing people to enter the “overheated” housing market is a bad idea, an expert says, with new data finding first-time buyers want to purchase property as soon as possible. A report has affirmed Australians are eager to join the home-ownership...[Read More]

The Smart Buy: How a Property Agent Can Guide You to Your Dream Home

5 September

Seeking professional advice when looking to buy a property is an important step, especially if you’re new to the market or dealing with complex situations. Here are some key instances when you should consider consulting a property agent and what...[Read More]

Housing approvals bounce back but market still subdued

4 September

A surge in new apartments has fuelled a rebound in sluggish housing approvals, as the coalition floats the possibility of withholding GST payments from states if they don’t meet construction targets. There was a 10.4 per cent increase in the...[Read More]

Economy ‘nowhere near recessionary’ despite predictions

4 September

Australians have been urged to remain positive about the economy despite the government’s forecast sluggish growth. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Reserve Bank of Australia was “smashing the economy” through its cash rate rises, pre-empting...[Read More]

Analysts received the final pieces of the economic growth puzzle

4 September

The Australian economy is on track for another feeble quarter of growth propped up by firmer government spending. June quarter national accounts due on Wednesday are expected to show an economy growing but only just, prompting the federal treasurer...[Read More]

Let’s put interest rate rises in perspective

29 August

Interest rates in Australia have a significant impact on the economy, with effects felt by a range of individuals, including retirees and first-home buyers. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) sets these rates, with changes influenced by a range of...[Read More]

Renter’s insurance – reasons why it’s good for both the tenants and the landlords

22 August

If you live in a residential building or apartment complex, it’s natural for certain fears to cross your mind. For example, if a fire accident or flooding occurs through no fault of your own, who pays for the replacement of your possessions that...[Read More]

Understanding debt recycling

15 August

Debt recycling is a financial strategy that can help you transform bad debt into good debt, boosting your wealth and enhancing your financial future. This article explains the concept, its benefits, risks, and how it might apply to your specific...[Read More]

Refinancing your mortgage – comparing fixed & variable loans

8 August

A mortgage refinance entails taking out a new loan to replace the old one. Refinancing a mortgage is often done by homeowners in order to obtain more advantageous or favourable interest rates or other loan features that can result in cost savings....[Read More]

Investing in property : residential vs commercial real estate

8 August

In the realm of property investment, prospective investors often grapple with comparing residential vs commercial real estate. Both offer viable investment opportunities, but they also come with their own unique advantages and drawbacks. Hence, the...[Read More]

Rising cost of living hammers renters and mortgage belt

7 August

All households are feeling the pinch from rising living costs yet those renting or paying off a mortgage are experiencing the biggest hits to their purchasing power. Following the Reserve Bank’s decision to keep interest rates on hold and stamp...[Read More]

Inflation accelerates yet unlikely to spur rate hike

31 July

Australian borrowers can breathe a sigh of relief as highly-anticipated inflation numbers land soft enough to dissolve fears of another interest rate hike The annual rate of headline inflation did accelerate, however, rising to 3.8 per cent, up from...[Read More]

Signs of slow build back with home approvals sluggish

31 July

A sharp fall in approvals for apartments and townhouses has dragged total building approval numbers lower, interrupting four months of gains. Higher interest rates and pricey materials, labour and other costs have been weighing on home building,...[Read More]

What you need to know about home improvement

18 July

Embarking on a home improvement can be an exciting and rewarding process. It can transform your living space and increase the value of your property. With so many informative videos and other great resources online, there’s a thriving culture...[Read More]

Home lending slips but still well ahead over the year

10 July

New home lending remains far ahead of where it was a year ago despite a minor dip in May for property investors and owner-occupiers. Over the month, the Australian Bureau of Statistics logged a 1.7 per cent fall in all new housing loans, to $28.8...[Read More]