Industry News
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Construction costs on the rise
The demand for new homes is pushing the costs of residential building, a new report shows […]
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Building or buying a house – which one suits you?
We reveal some of the important factors that can help you decid […]
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Detached dwelling starts likely to reach new record
First-home buyers are expected to be a major driver of demand for detached homes due to HomeBuilder […]
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Most common homeowner regrets
Find out how you can avoid regretting your homeownership decision […]
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Can home buyers still apply for the deposit scheme?
The federal government will be reissuing unused guarantees from the previous financial year […]
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Non-banks unveil SMSF loans
They are aiming to diversify the options in the SMSF lending spac […]
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What you should know when buying a strata property
These things will help buyers decide whether the strata scheme fits their housing needs […]
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Will demand for detached homes wane post-HomeBuilder?
The scheme was able to boost the share of detached homes in the overall property sales […]
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How much of your income should you spend on a mortgage?
The amount can spell the difference between living comfortably and struggling financially […]
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Can refinancing affect your credit score?
Refinancing has several advantages – but it can also hurt your credit rating […]
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Rate Watch: Lender unveils industry-low fixed rate
Here's the catch: the revert rate appears to be more than twice the one-year fixed rat […]
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Deposit scheme boosts demand for alternative lending
The customer-owned banking sector outpaced the overall banking sector in terms of home loan growt […]
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Revealed: City suburbs that are now accessible through FHLDS
Units in these suburbs now qualify under the FHLDS price caps due to the recent declines in median values […]
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New high for building approvals
The surge in the number of building approvals has continued each month since the announcement of HomeBuilder […]
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A guide to home equity loans in Australia
Here are some important things you should know when taking out a home equity loan […]
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Is it better to rent or buy a house in 2021?
We reveal the factors you need to consider before making a decision […]
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Dwelling values reach new record high
Regional markets continue to outperform their capital city counterparts in terms of median value growt […]
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February Rate Watch: Best investor loans
Interest rates are expected to remain low over the coming months […]
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Why Aussies need to reconsider Christmas Club
Having a Christmas Club account is another viable way to manage future holiday spending […]
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Big bank sees spike in digital banking usage
While this trend is likely to continue, it is still crucial for the industry to look after the non-digital customers, says an expert […]
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3 reasons to split your home loan
This guide will help you determine if splitting your mortgage is the right option for you […]
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Can you buy a home without a deposit?
Here are some options if you're struggling to save that 20% up front […]
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What to do when mortgage deferrals end
Here are some options to consider if you find yourself struggling to resume payments […]
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Exclusive Feature: Financing a better future
Leveraging equity in your own hom […]
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Victoria still the top spot for HomeBuilder
Close to 30% of HomeBuilder applications were from would-be buyers and renovators in the stat […]
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Strong take-up for fixed rate loans
Borrowers are expecting low interest rates to bottom out soon, latest lodgement figures indicat […]
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Property settlements hit two-year high
The easing of restrictions in Victoria helped boost the overall number of property settlements at the end of 2020 […]
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Should you refinance in 2021?
Experts say conditions could be just right for those looking to secure better deal in the new year […]