Industry News
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Melbourne’s price growth surpasses Sydney’s
Tightened lending restrictions and the retreat of foreign investors had dampened price growth in the Harbour City […]
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Townsville housing market is reviving
The local economy is picking up, and key metrics, like house and unit prices, are on the ris […]
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Mortgage delinquencies climb to five-year high
Delinquencies are particularly severe in resource-reliant states, according to Moody’s […]
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Growing demand for green apartments in Sydney
Both owner-occupiers and investors favour eco-friendly buildings for their energy-saving features and reduced environmental footprint […]
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Spring is heating up the housing markets
Even a modest rise in stock in Sydney isn’t enough to pull prices down […]
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Are property investors as rich as they appear?
A multi-property portfolio doesn’t guarantee easy millions […]
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Be proactive about getting a better mortgage deal
Apathy could be costing you a considerable amount of money over the lifespan of your loan […]
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Number of loans to first-home buyers is growing
The average first-home buyer loan has also risen in value, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics […]
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How many properties should you have in your portfolio?
To achieve that coveted $100,000-a-year lifestyle, a long-term investment strategy is needed […]
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ASIC leads probe into scandal-ridden Big Four
Australia’s major banks have been accused of money-laundering, benchmark rate-rigging, and widespread mortgage fraud […]
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Vancouver’s mayor analyses Sydney’s affordability crisis
There are parallels between Sydney and Vancouver’s affordability crises, he said […]
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‘Liar loans’ could threaten financial system
These home loans were issued after borrowers gave lenders false or misleading information […]
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Getting a loan from your parents could lead to financial stress
Asking mum and dad for help to buy your first home could lead to trouble, according to a new report from the Reserve Bank […]
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Treasurer Morrison: Australians have “buffer” against possible rate hikes
Interest rates are “obviously more likely” to increas […]
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Commonwealth Bank probe to focus on governance, pay, culture
Major lender accused of breaching anti-money laundering laws […]
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Australia marks 26 recession-free years
But economy grew below forecasts last quarter […]
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New report exposes ‘white-collar criminality’ in the mortgage market
Banks are issuing high-risk loans against the unrealised capital gains of existing investment properties […]
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Mortgage stress remains elevated in Cairns
A stagnant property market and the rising cost of living are just some of the factors contributing to mortgage stress […]
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Spring money-saving tips for borrowers
With lenders adjusting their home loan interest rates, now is a good time to compare your rate against those offered by other lenders […]
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ASIC releases educational videos for homebuyers
Hosted by Shelley Craft, the videos provide valuable tips for those who want to enter the property market […]