HomeBuilder

Baby Boomers drove home renovations prior to HomeBuilder and COVID-19

A new survey has revealed baby boomers accounted for nearly half of renovating homeowners in 2019.

By Alex Brewster ● August 11, 2020

Construction home loan rates cut on back of HomeBuilder grant

Some lenders have cut interest rates for construction loans, with one cutting by 50 basis points.

By Harrison Astbury ● July 24, 2020

Did HomeBuilder cause new home sales to soar in June?

Following a record low in May, sales of new homes in June soared by more than three-quarters amid the introduction of the HomeBuilder scheme.

By William Jolly ● July 14, 2020

HomeBuilder: All states and territories signed on, Tasmania accepting applications

The Federal Government has come to an agreement with each state and territory to begin the HomeBuilder scheme.

By Alex Brewster ● July 08, 2020

Using HomeBuilder? Here's how you can finance your construction

Thinking of using the new HomeBuilder scheme to build or renovate a property? You’ll need to work out how you can finance it first, since the $25,000 grant from the Government only scratches the surface of the overall cost.

By William Jolly ● July 02, 2020

NSW launches ratings for developers in wake of HomeBuilder grants

Today the NSW Building Commission announced a ratings system for apartment developers to "weed out" dodgy developers after HomeBuilder was launched.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 22, 2020

Aussies spent big on coronavirus-driven home renovation boon before $25k HomeBuilder grant

Australians were spending up big on home renovations and trades services before the $25k HomeBuilder grant was announced, new data shows.

By Emma Duffy ● June 17, 2020

Which regions have the most homes eligible for HomeBuilder?

New research from CoreLogic has found the regions with the most owner-occupied properties that might be eligible for HomeBuilder.

By William Jolly ● June 11, 2020

Which states are offering their own HomeBuilder grants?

There's a federal $25,000 HomeBuilder grant up for grabs, but certain states have offered their own construction stimulus packages too.

By Harrison Astbury ● June 08, 2020

HomeBuilder winners and losers

With more than 24 hours passing since the HomeBuilder scheme was announced, the dust has settled and people have had more time to assess its pros and cons.

By William Jolly ● June 05, 2020

Refinance home loans.Rates from 1.69% p.a.

Low-rate car loansRates from 3.94%

Savings ratesof up to 1.50%

Term deposit ratesof up to 1.60%

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.69% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.94%

Savings rates
of up to 1.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.60%

Let us come to you.
Get Savings in your inbox.