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Average renovation costs $86,000 less than minimum $150k HomeBuilder criteria

With home renovations on the rise, new data reveals the average Aussie is spending $63,000 on their reno - over $86,000 shy of the minimum $150k spend needed to qualify for HomeBuilder.

By Emma Duffy ● September 25, 2020

Westpac joins NAB in forecasting an October RBA rate cut

Westpac is forecasting a cash rate cut in October of 15 basis points, which would take the rate to a record low 0.10%.

By Alex Brewster ● September 23, 2020

NAB: RBA to cut the cash rate in October or November

NAB has adjusted its monetary policy view, forecasting a cut to the cash rate in October or November.

By Alex Brewster ● September 23, 2020

Reserve Bank hints at cash rate cut and other 'intervention'

In a speech today Reserve Bank deputy governor Guy Debelle hinted at negative interest rates and other 'interventions' to assist the economy.

By Harrison Astbury ● September 22, 2020

Housing market tipped for 'mini boom' in spring selling season

Spring is typically a bumper time for real estate in Australia, but will that be the case this year?

By Alex Brewster ● September 22, 2020

Australians lose $300,000 in rental scams during COVID

Australians have lost over $300,000 to rental and accommodation scams this year, with many scammers using tactics related to COVID-19.

By Emma Duffy ● September 21, 2020

Build-to-rent: The new housing model where renters call the shots

If you’re a property market nerd and closely follow the news, you’ve probably heard of the build-to-rent phenomenon.

By Emma Duffy ● September 18, 2020

Should you ever buy off the plan?

It can be easy to get caught up in the flashy world of display homes and ambitious floor plans, but you should think very carefully before buying off the plan.

By Alex Brewster ● September 18, 2020

Gateway Bank slashes home loans by up to 124 basis points

In a subdued week for rate movements, Gateway Bank led the charge, with its biggest cuts coming in the investment home loan space.

By Harrison Astbury ● September 18, 2020

Westpac: House prices to rebound by 15% in coming years

Westpac has forecast a 5% fall in house prices through to late 2021 before a 15% surge in the following two years.

By Alex Brewster ● September 17, 2020

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.99% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.97%

Savings rates
of up to 3.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.45%

Let us come to you.
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