Home Loans

Now that it’s a renters market, should you take advantage and find a new rental?

Vacancy rates are surging and rents are falling, presenting a tempting opportunity for tenants to find a better rental for a potentially cheaper price.

By Emma Duffy ● May 26, 2020

Westpac throws lifeline to keep struggling mortgage holders afloat

Westpac has announced it will allow customers to change the conditions of their mortgage repayments without a serviceability assessment.

By Emma Duffy ● May 25, 2020

Builders call on Government to introduce $40k uncapped new home building grant

A $13.2 billion building and construction stimulus action could create over $30 billion in new economic activity and more than 100,00 new jobs.

By Alex Brewster ● May 25, 2020

NAB cuts home loan interest rates, ANZ raises

National Australia Bank today cut interest rates on a number of home loans by up to 60 basis points, while ANZ raised some residential loans by 10 basis points.

By Harrison Astbury ● May 22, 2020

Should you build or buy a home?

It’s the age-old housing debate, is it better to build or buy your own home?

By Alex Brewster ● May 22, 2020

Sydney house prices could tumble 15%, Melbourne 17% in 2021: HSBC

Sydney house prices could fall by 15% in 2021, while Melbourne prices could plummet by as much as 17% according to forecasts from HSBC.

By Emma Duffy ● May 22, 2020

RBA Governor calls on banks to help post-COVID-19 recovery

Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has called on Australia's banks to not be afraid to lend, as Australians begin to move out of COVID-19 restrictions.

By William Jolly ● May 21, 2020

Suncorp offers up to $4,000 refinance cashback for health, education and emergency service workers

Suncorp has launched a home loan refinance cashback offer of up to $4,000 for health, education and emergency service workers.

By Alex Brewster ● May 21, 2020

BOQ and Virgin Money cut home loan rates to record lows

Bank of Queensland has slashed home loan interest rates in an aggressive attempt to expand its mortgage book.

By Alex Brewster ● May 20, 2020

Government pushed to introduce $50k grant for buyers of newly-built homes

Australia's peak property body is lobbying the government to provide a $50,000 grant to buyers of newly constructed dwellings.

By Dominic Beattie ● May 20, 2020

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