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Nearly 90% of Australian house sellers scored hefty gains as property prices surge

Nine in ten Aussie homeowners who sold their property in the three months to December 2020 made a hefty profit amid insatiable buyer demand and roaring property prices.

By Emma Duffy ● March 24, 2021

NZ tries to rein in its runaway housing market. Will Australia follow?

New Zealand is phasing out tax loopholes and has increased capital gains tax on investment properties, while building a slew of new residential dwellings.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 24, 2021

Insurance Council declares NSW a 'catastrophe' following 5,000 claims already

A Catastrophe Declaration has been made in NSW by Australia's leading insurance body, as more than 5,000 claims have been lodged already.

By William Jolly ● March 22, 2021

What is flood insurance and how much is it?

If you live in a flood-prone area, you should consider adding flood cover to your home insurance policy.

By William Jolly ● March 22, 2021

Another property group calls for stamp duty to be abolished

One of Australia's chief property groups has joined the chorus of those calling for stamp duty to be abolished in Australia.

By William Jolly ● March 19, 2021

Dual-salary Aussie households need 25% of monthly income to meet mortgage repayments

A new report has revealed it takes almost a quarter of the average dual-income household's monthly pay to meet home loan repayments on new loans.

By Alex Brewster ● March 18, 2021

Don't let 'FOMO' get in the way of a property inspection

Buyers agent EPS Property Search has warned home buyers to be cautious of renovated properties and to do all the necessary inspections.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 18, 2021

NAB slashes more home loan rates to below 2%

Another day, another home loan rate gets cut to under 2% p.a. This time it's big four bank NAB doing the cutting.

By William Jolly ● March 18, 2021

Mortgage deferrals almost gone, but risky lending is up

Nearly 100% of deferred loans from the start of the COVID-19 crisis have resumed repayments, but other data shows borrowers are taking on extra risk.

By William Jolly ● March 17, 2021

Homestar Finance offering one of Australia's lowest ever fixed-rate home loans

The home loan rate war has continued to intensify as prices skyrocket across the country and buyers rush to purchase their dream home.

By Alex Brewster ● March 17, 2021

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