Home Loans

If GST gets raised to 12.5%, should stamp duty get axed?

There have been fresh calls for the GST to be raised, but some experts are saying now's a good time to review other unpopular taxes like stamp duty.

By Harrison Astbury ● July 07, 2020

RBA holds the cash rate at 0.25% for July

Australia's central bank has held the cash rate at 0.25% for July.

By Alex Brewster ● July 07, 2020

Will the RBA change the cash rate in July?

Australia's central bank meets on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of a change to the cash rate.

By Alex Brewster ● July 07, 2020

Millennials set to take advantage of COVID weakened housing market

A new report has revealed 32% of Millennial home buyers will look to buy a home within the next two years.

By Alex Brewster ● July 06, 2020

How COVID-19 is changing Australian home ownership goals

Months of being stuck in isolation has made Australians crave more outdoor space and a dedicated home office, a new study reveals.

By Emma Duffy ● July 06, 2020

Bank of China, Greater Bank slash home loan rates

Australia's least trusted and most trusted banks, according to an earlier survey, slashed rates by up to 60 basis points in the past week.

By Harrison Astbury ● July 03, 2020

Using HomeBuilder? Here's how you can finance your construction

Thinking of using the new HomeBuilder scheme to build or renovate a property? You’ll need to work out how you can finance it first, since the $25,000 grant from the Government only scratches the surface of the overall cost.

By William Jolly ● July 02, 2020

How to improve your home loan serviceability

Your serviceability is vital when it comes to getting a home loan, so how can you improve it?

By Alex Brewster ● July 01, 2020

House price falls accelerate in Melbourne as state faces COVID lockdowns

National property prices have fallen for the second month in a row, led by Perth and Melbourne, as the state of Victoria faces a second wave of infections.

By Emma Duffy ● July 01, 2020

Compare construction loans

Building an entirely new home is confusing enough without having to think about how you’re going to pay for it.

By William Jolly ● July 01, 2020

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