Industry News
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How to fast-track saving for a deposit
Saving a deposit means setting aside an amount each pay-cheque and seeing it grow – but is it possible to cut that time in half and get there quicker? […]
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Rezoning of Adelaide schools may affect suburb home prices
Students from certain suburbs will not be allowed to enrol in two of the most-sought-after schools in the region […]
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Are first-home buyers starting to back away from the market?
It appears that the housing market is losing hold of this thriving segment […]
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Property listings soar to new heights
The housing downturn and tighter credit are becoming a headache for sellers […]
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Will a fixed-rate broker commissions work?
Labor backs down on its support for a consumer-pays model for broker remuneration […]
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Why there's nothing to fret about the housing downturn
RBA chief says home-price falls are unlikely to cause economic troub […]
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Cladding crisis hits Australian suburbs
More properties are now at risk as more cladding products are flagged […]
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What you need to know when buying a tenanted property
Are you occupying the property or are you taking over as the landlord? […]
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Consider these things before you fix your home loan rate
A fixed-rate home loan has its pros and cons — see if it fits your current needs […]
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How long does a loan or mortgage pre-approval last?
A pre-approval can be a huge head start in your home buying journey […]
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Understanding comparison rates
Comparison rates help you find out how much your home loan really costs […]
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Group kick-starts $1bn project to build homes for people with disabilities
DPN Casa Capace will break ground for a housing prototype featuring Apple’s Homekit platform […]
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Westpac faces class-action suit over irresponsible lending
The bank could end up paying millions of dollars in compensation claims […]
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Mortgage arrears hit highest level since 1996
Mortgage arrears hit highest level since 1996 […]
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Tax policies burden NSW housing industry, expert says
Implemented rules can add up as much as $90,000 in the cost of each dwelling […]
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Here's what buyers are looking for in a Western Australia suburb
Six of the 10 most popular suburbs are near the beac […]
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Foreign buyers could soon overrun Australia's housing market
A property expert voices concerns about the effect of foreign property investment on the economy […]
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Bendigo charms new borrowers with rate cut
Bendigo Bank is bucking the trend of hikes amongst Australia's biggest lenders, by slashing rates instead […]
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ANZ plans ramping up investor lending
The bank's home lending was almost flat due to the decline in investor loans - but not for long […]
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Foreign buyers are ditching Australia's housing market
But one state remains a bright spot for foreign property investment […]
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Going to the bank or meeting a broker?
Both can help would-be home-owners in securing a loan – but which one will give you the best deal? […]
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How to approach a 'honeymoon' rate
The first year of a home loan is considered to be the most stressful, but will a temporary discount help you get ahead? Or trip you up in the long-run? […]
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Changes to broker pay may hinder growth of lending industry
It will only empower major banks at the expense of consumers […]
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As markets cut interest rates, expect RBA to follow suit
Market watchers expect cash rate to drop to 1.25% by the mid-2020 […]
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Dwelling approvals rise in Central Coast
It remains to be one of NSW's brightest spots for housing […]
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Non-bank pledges support for brokers amid debate on commissions
It says brokers are key to maintaining healthy competition amongst small and big lenders […]
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Suburbs are losing their million-dollar status due to downturn
Suburbs are losing their million-dollar status due to downturn […]
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Why the decline in lending is not due to fewer mortgage applications
Some were not able to make it far in their home loan applications due to changes in lending rules […]
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Why to invest for the capital-haul
A best-selling author reveals one of the least risky ways to invest in the property market […]
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Here's what Western Australia can do to boost housing affordability
An industry expert suggests a $5m housing grant schem […]
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Victoria eyes rezoning land to create 12 new suburbs
These new suburbs will produce about 50,000 homes […]
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Regulator orders banks to bolster lending rules
ASIC says many banks use a benchmark that doesn’t adequately reflect borrowers’ actual expenses […]
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Eight tips for buying a home to renovate
That eye-sore of a home could make you thousands of dollars in profits – but only if you know what to look for […]
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How long before you can refinance your loan?
Refinancing can help you reduce your repayments or access a better interest rate, but some banks won't touch a recent loan […]
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Rate cut expectations boost Aussies’ confidence
The housing downturn has yet to dim consumers' optimism, especially as chances of an interest rate grow […]
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Labor's negative gearing policies could hurt first-home buyers
Labor's negative gearing policies could hurt first-home buyers […]
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Rentvestors on the rise in Sydney, Melbourne
Housing markets like the Gold Coast and Hobart benefit from the trend […]
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New home lending continues to tumble
2018 ended with a 13.4% annual decline in housing finance commitments for new dwellings […]
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Expect larger price declines ahead as lending slumps
A change in mortgage rules will likely make matters wors […]
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Five housing market matters NSW candidates should get serious about
Group urges candidates to see state election as an opportunity to forward housing issues […]
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Three ways to bust out of credit card debt
Nixing that expensive interest bill and getting your account back to a zero balance doesn't come without self-disciplin […]
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Westpac, Macquarie slash fixed rates to woo new customers
But they also raised rates for variable home loans […]
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How likely are interest rates to rise post-Royal Commission?
Changes to broker pay could have dire consequences for borrowers […]
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These are the benefits of having a fixed-rate home loan
For those who want certainty, applying for a fixed-rate home loan is the way to go […]
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Five negotiating tips when buying a property
First rule: know what you want and know when to walk away […]
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Which will work best for you — offset account or redraw facility?
Are you a diligent saver? Though these two features can help you save on your home loan, there are subtle differences […]
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Meet Mia: UBank unveils digital home loan assistant
Meet Mia: UBank unveils digital home loan assistant […]
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Sounding the drill on noise complaints
A strata expert reveals the best way to hush the neighbours […]
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Why Labor’s affordable housing policy seems impractical
One industry watcher argues that housing should be dealt with at the state lev […]
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RBA flags uncertainty in Australia's housing market
Has the central bank ditched its rate-hike projections? […]
