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A property inspection is key when you're serious about buying a home or property, but how do you know what to look for? […]

Many buyers simply just need to know where to look […]

Non-bank lenders' growth cushioned the impact of reduced credit on home prices […]

FHBs are now entering the market in numbers not seen since 2012 […]

The downtrend will impact dwelling construction and would likely reduce credit growt […]

Some areas in Australia might not be in good shape to withstand the impact […]

Four-fifths of Australians are overpaying on their monthly mortgage payments to get out of debt as quickly as possible. […]

The city has gained the interest of property buyers looking for houses and apartments […]

Debt-laden Australians are running to helplines to seek assistanc […]

Mortgage pre-approvals are recorded as enquiries on your credit file, but can they affect your credit score? […]

It will take at decades to completely revert the fiscal constraints on home owners […]

Only Tasmania reported a growth in investor activity […]

A new wave of seachangers are coming to these coastal areas […]

The royal commission's findings might force banks to tighten their lending even further […]

Borrowers with non-traditional incomes or a less-than-perfect credit history may have been advised to seek a non-conforming loan, but what exactly is it? […]

A near-term interest rate hike might impact their savings and spending […]

Nearly one-in-ten mortgage holders do not have equity in their hom […]

Regulation changes are expected as the bank continues to organize its management team […]

The market continues to show signs of lif […]

Important to note: prices are currently falling at a slower rate than they increased during the last market boom […]

Foreign investments have reached multi-year lows […]

These districts are some of the most sought after in Australia […]

It’s not all bad, though, as the housing price correction is believed to be healthy for the economy […]

REIWA reports that median house and unit prices in the city are lower in September compared to Jun […]

If you are living outside Australia now, that does not automatically disqualify you from buying a property in the country. Although stricter rules apply, the Australian real estate market is open to expats. […]

Young buyers, in particular, should take this opportunity to go for properties […]

There are things investors can control to lessen the impact of rate rises […]

It will also ease affordability issues in major cities […]

The banking industry is making the initial moves to solve problems exposed at the Royal Commission […]

Australians are changing their careers more often than ever, but are they damaging their chances at a mortgage? […]

The capital city’s housing market is showing signs of lif […]

The demand for reverse mortgages is expected to increase as ageing population grows […]

A study found out that only one in three Australians are satisfied with their financial healt […]

The Victorian capital overtook Sydney as the weakest property market […]

The Labor Party is eyeing to put an end to the policy in an effort to improve housing affordability […]

It’s just as likely the plan could simply transfer urban problems into regional areas […]

These drops are driven by tight credit conditions, rather than the classic cause interest rates […]

Impeded unemployment rate will impact RBA’s future monetary policy decisions […]

Your home loan is probably the biggest investment you will make in your life, and a debt that most people would like to pay off as quickly as possible. […]

Most banks will not lend you the entire value of a property when you purchase a home. You're usually going to need a deposit of at least 5% of the purchase price, but there are caveats to how much deposit you'll actually need. […]

Should banks initiate another out-of-cycle rate hike, households will need to apportion for higher repayments […]

Buyers are struggling to secure financing as property prices fa […]

The housing downturn has set off a domino effect for new home building and new home sales […]

RBA's decision to hold cash rate won't dissuade banks to raise their own mortgage rates […]

Buying a home can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. By following these 11 steps you can make the process as easy and painless as possible. […]

Buying a home is more complicated, and more expensive, than just paying for a piece of property. Here's a breakdown of the costs associated with purchasing a new home. […]

Australian Bureau of Statistics announced a decline in the number of construction home approvals […]

And they’re allegedly doing it right under the Royal Commission's nos […]

The latest figures show improvement in prices for houses and units […]

Whether you're looking to sell or planning to stay for decades, these things can help boost your property's valu […]