Using Property Investment to Pay Off Your Home in 10 years
You saved up for your deposit, got a home loan, and finally bought your first home. That honeymoon feeling only lasts so long; now you’re stuck paying off your mortgage. If
Brokers Optimistic About Markets In 2020
A survey of mortgage brokers has revealed a high level of optimism for residential real estate markets in 2020. The HashChing 2020 broker survey has found that most mortgage brokers expect
Property Appetite Nears Record High
Australians are becoming increasingly enthusiastic about buying property. The Commonwealth Bank's latest Household Spending Intentions report has provided further evidence of a strong uptrend in home-buying. The upcycle started in the
Building Decline Adds Pressure To Prices
The ongoing decline in the level of construction of new dwellings across the nation is likely to put further pressure on property prices. Figures released by the ABS show that, nationally,
Financial Apathy Is Costing People Thousands
Financial apathy is costing Australians in higher fees and interest rates, according to comparison website RateCity. It says the reluctance of people to switch banks to get better deals is
Markets Enter 2020 With Prices Rising
Most markets across Australia, including regional markets, have begun the new year (and the new decade) with real estate prices rising. Based on the price data published by CoreLogic on 2
Low Vacancies Bode Well For Price Uplift
Tight vacancies and rising rentals in most Australian cities suggest there will be upward pressure on prices in 2020. The national average vacancy rate, according to SQM Research, is 2.2% -
Goodbye detached family home – hello ‘super-apartments’: how Australians are embracing multi-generational apartment living
It has been widely reported this year that the average size of the Australian detached house is shrinking, which is a particularly interesting statistic when you consider the
Westpac’s woes continue, as regulator APRA orders the bank to hold an extra $500 million in reserve
Westpac is going to have to hit more than a few ATMs. (Photo by Phil Walter, Getty Images) Westpac has been slapped with a legal mandate to hold an extra $500