Home Loans News

Auction numbers plummet amid nationwide lockdowns

Auction numbers are set to plummet this weekend, with Sydney being hit the hardest amid COVID lockdowns.

By Rachel Horan ● July 23, 2021

'Intergenerational inequality' as cost of buying a home increases 130% in 30 years

The cost of buying a home has soared by 130% over 30 years and it's Generation X who are bearing the brunt according to a new report.

By Emma Duffy ● July 23, 2021

Refinancing volumes soar to all time high as big four banks lose out to non-majors

Australia's eastern states have seen a sharp rise in refinances in the past financial year, off the back of record-low interest rates.

By Alex Brewster ● July 23, 2021

Redraw facilities explained

If you want to make extra repayments on your home loan and still want to access them, a redraw facility might be up your alley.

By Alex Brewster ● July 22, 2021

What the 2032 Olympics means for Brisbane's property market

The city of the brown snake has won the right to host the 35th Olympiad, so what does that mean for Brisbane's housing market?

By Alex Brewster ● July 22, 2021

Sharp regional rent price increases as people head for a tree change

Regions across Australia have seen sharp rental value growth, with one region experiencing a 23.7% increase in rent prices.

By Rachel Horan ● July 21, 2021

Report finds scrapping stamp duty would assist homebuyers and encourage moving

Scrapping stamp duty would largely benefit homebuyers and increase buying and selling activity, according to a new report.

By Alex Brewster ● July 20, 2021

More relief for mortgage holders as CommBank suspends foreclosures

The prudential regulator has declared newly-deferred home loans will not be 'in arrears', while CommBank has extended the moratorium on housing foreclosures.

By Harrison Astbury ● July 20, 2021

What are the benefits and drawbacks of buying at auction?

You bid for an item on eBay because you might get a great deal, but rarely does this seem to be the case at a property auction in Australia, so why bother?

By Harrison Astbury ● July 20, 2021

Sharp increase in national rents as regions break records

National rents rose 6.6% in the past year, the highest annual growth since January 2009, according to CoreLogic.

By Alex Brewster ● July 19, 2021

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