Home Loans

Vendors' pain as a third of Melbourne apartments sell for loss during COVID-19

One in three apartments in Melbourne sold for a loss in the March quarter, as a second wave of the virus and new lockdown measures raise concerns of a bigger hit on the property market.

By Emma Duffy ● July 10, 2020

NAB: House prices to fall up to 15% despite improved outlook

New data has reaffirmed NAB's view that house prices will fall between 10% and 15% from peak to trough.

By Alex Brewster ● July 10, 2020

UBank, Macquarie, AMP slash home loan interest rates

In the past week, UBank, Macquarie and AMP all cut home loan interest rates, with one of them cutting by up to 135 basis points.

By Harrison Astbury ● July 10, 2020

What is capital gains tax?

Capital gains tax (CGT) can seem like a complex subject, but understanding it is vital at tax time.

By Alex Brewster ● July 09, 2020

Home buyers leave the market as lending plunges 11.6%

The value of new loan commitments for housing plunged 11.6% in May - the largest fall in the history of the data series.

By Emma Duffy ● July 09, 2020

Unit rental prices see largest fall in over 15 years

House and unit rental prices have fallen across most major capitals, with unit rents in particular falling by the biggest margin in 15 years nationally.

By William Jolly ● July 09, 2020