Credit card debt up by $6.6 million in a month Reserve Bank data indicates total Australian credit card debt was $20.85 billion in February 2021, up $6.6 million from January. By Harrison Astbury ● April 07, 2021
Melbourne and Sydney auctions see skyrocketing prices and high clearance rates New data reveals auction clearance rates in Sydney and Melbourne have reached their highest level in years during the current property boom. By William Jolly ● April 07, 2021
Cut-throat competition: desperate renters giving up pets and offering months of rent in advance Renters looking for a new home are facing stiff competition in one of the tightest rental markets in years. By Emma Duffy ● April 07, 2021
Australians want green energy but price is still king A new survey from an energy provider found many people want to go green with their home, but find it too expensive. By Harrison Astbury ● April 07, 2021
RBA holds cash rate steady at 0.10% in April At its post-Easter meeting today the Reserve Bank held the cash rate steady at 0.10%. By Harrison Astbury ● April 06, 2021
Brisbane suburbs where it's cheaper to buy a home than rent Moving from paying rent to mortgage repayments can often be a harsh change, but what if it was actually cheaper to do so? By Alex Brewster ● April 06, 2021
Early Match: Selling property without a real estate agent online Selling a property can be both time consuming and expensive, but there’s one new platform that aims to make it both easier and cheaper - Early Match. By William Jolly ● April 06, 2021
Home loan approvals fall slightly in February 2021, but remain high New loan commitments for housing fell slightly in February 2021, but still remains close to record highs. By William Jolly ● April 01, 2021
Sydney, Hobart 'unaffordable' for almost half of first home buyers Housing affordability looks pretty bad for first home buyers in Sydney and Hobart, while those in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide fare a little better. By William Jolly ● April 01, 2021
Aussies splashing the cash on chocolate, not travel, this Easter With snap border lockdowns making it hard to organise travel plans, most Aussies are choosing to stay home and spend on Easter eggs instead. By Emma Duffy ● April 01, 2021