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Property clearance rates plummet after auction ban

About 40% of scheduled auctions were canned over the weekend as the property market adapts to new social distancing measures.

By Emma Duffy ● March 30, 2020

LaTrobe predicts "strong and sharp" housing rebound post COVID-19

Amid the doom and gloom over coronavirus, LaTrobe Financial says it expects the housing market to surge following a temporary slowdown.

By William Jolly ● March 30, 2020

Morrison Government announces six-month moratorium on rental evictions

The Prime Minister announced a six-month moratorium on residential and commercial evictions on Sunday night.

By Alex Brewster ● March 30, 2020

Is it time to fix your home loan?

With both Australia's central bank and government injecting billions into banks and smaller lenders, interest rates are hoped to plummet further.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 30, 2020

Could fixed home loans be about to start with a 1?

Fixed rate mortgages got a lot of love in the past week, with ING, the big four banks, and others all cutting down to the low 2s.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 27, 2020

Will a mortgage holiday affect your credit score?

Many banks have introduced home loan repayment holidays amid coronavirus hardships, but one credit reporting agency says it could impact your credit score.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 27, 2020

Coronavirus home loan support: Should you defer your mortgage repayments?

To help those struggling to repay their home loan because of coronavirus-related financial stress, some banks are allowing borrowers to defer their mortgage repayments for up to six months. But what are the ramifications of choosing to do so?

By Emma Duffy ● March 26, 2020

How will the ban on auctions and open houses affect the Australian property market?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Tuesday night a restriction on in-room auctions and open house inspections.

By Alex Brewster ● March 25, 2020

House prices in Australia could drop up to 20% due to coronavirus

A new report has found a 'worst case' scenario for COVID-19 could have a devastating effect on house prices.

By Alex Brewster ● March 20, 2020

Banks to defer loan repayments for six months due to coronavirus crisis

Australian banks will defer loan repayments for up to six months for small businesses who are struggling due to the coronavirus.

By Emma Duffy ● March 20, 2020

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