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Housing affordability 'obliterated' as first home buyers flood market during COVID

First home buyers raced to enter the property market during the COVID-19 pandemic, but extra demand and rising house prices could "obliterate" housing affordability.

By Emma Duffy ● March 03, 2021

RBA leaves cash rate on hold at 0.10% in March

At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank has left the cash rate on hold at 0.10%.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 02, 2021

Rental vacancy rate holds steady at 1.9% in February

Empty rental listings remain low across Australia, with only Sydney and Melbourne tenants having an easier time finding a place at the moment.

By William Jolly ● March 02, 2021

Australian mortgage sizes continue to grow

The latest lending indicators data shows Australian owner occupier mortgage sizes grew by $4,242 in one month.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 01, 2021

What is a housing bubble and are we in one?

It’s a phrase that gets tossed around a lot, but what is a housing bubble? Depending on who you ask, Australia either is or isn’t in one.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 01, 2021

House prices increase at highest rate in 17 years in February

Australian home values spiked 2.1% higher in February according to CoreLogic, the largest month-on-month change since August 2003.

By Alex Brewster ● March 01, 2021

What is a construction loan?

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

By William Jolly ● March 01, 2021

Compare home loans from non-bank lenders 2021

If you’re looking for a good value home loan, you actually don’t have to go to a bank. A non-bank lender could have just what you’re after.

By William Jolly ● February 28, 2021

Compare home loans from the big four banks 2021

If you’re looking for a good value home loan, you may be considering what’s on offer from the big four banks.

By William Jolly ● February 28, 2021

How to negotiate a lower price on a property

Buying a home is probably the biggest single purchase you’ll ever make in your life, unless you’re buying a mega yacht or two. So is it worth trying to haggle a better price on a home? How do you know what the right price to offer on a property is?

By William Jolly ● February 26, 2021

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.69% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.78%

Savings rates
of up to 1.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.60%

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