New loan values in February fell 1.7% pre-coronavirus New loan values in February 2020 were down 1.7% in seasonally adjusted terms compared to January, according to data released today. By Harrison Astbury ● April 08, 2020
Sydney and Melbourne property prices could fall up to 30% due to coronavirus New research has painted a grim picture for the Australian property market's future should the coronavirus pandemic worsen. By Alex Brewster ● April 08, 2020
RBA holds cash rate at 0.25% Australia's cash rate will remain unchanged in April, following a tumultuous month which saw two cuts. By William Jolly ● April 07, 2020
Morrison Government announces new rules on commercial tenancies in coronavirus period The Prime Minister has announced new rules for commercial tenancies. By Alex Brewster ● April 07, 2020
Is it time for an interest-only home loan? ASIC has eased scrutiny on banks switching borrowers to interest-only home loans during COVID-19. Is it a good idea to go interest-only? By Harrison Astbury ● April 07, 2020
Is the RBA going to cut the cash rate again today? Less than three weeks after its emergency rate cut in March, Australia's central bank meets again today to discuss further cuts. By Alex Brewster ● April 07, 2020
22 banks say mortgage holidays won't affect credit scores It has been confirmed that six month home loan deferrals won't affect customers' credit scores. By Harrison Astbury ● April 06, 2020
Bendigo, Adelaide, Citi and Heritage Banks slash home loan rates It was another busy week for home loan interest rate cuts, with Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, Citi, Heritage Bank and others chopping the dinosaur. By Harrison Astbury ● April 03, 2020
Real estate agents in hot water with ASIC over super withdrawal advice Australia's financial services regulator is placing the real estate industry on watch after discovering some agents are advising at-risk tenants of dipping into their super. By William Jolly ● April 03, 2020
Property vs Shares: Which is the better investment? Marvel vs DC, AFL vs NRL, Labor vs LNP - all these matchups pale in comparison to the property vs shares debate. By Alex Brewster ● April 02, 2020