Australian house prices fall for third straight month Australian median housing values fell by 0.6% nationally in July, according to the latest CoreLogic home value index. By Alex Brewster ● August 03, 2020
How accurate were Australians' COVID house price predictions? Most Australians predicted property prices would fall in 2020 back in April, but a fair chunk of them were well off the mark, according to new data. By William Jolly ● July 31, 2020
Rate War: Another lender introduces a home loan under 2% Last night, HomeStar Finance introduced an owner-occupier home loan fixed for one year at 1.98% p.a. (2.51% p.a. comparison rate*) By Harrison Astbury ● July 31, 2020
Under 35s face decade of lost income while older people increase wealth A new report has revealed a massive generational gap in income growth. By Alex Brewster ● July 30, 2020
Australian property market remains resilient, but will it last? A new report has revealed the Australian property market is balancing on a tightrope. By Alex Brewster ● July 30, 2020
ING lowers savings maximiser rate to 1.65% In an email to customers, today ING announced it is lowering its Savings Maximiser rate to 1.65% p.a. from tomorrow, 30 July. By Harrison Astbury ● July 29, 2020
The potential $35,000 cost of breaking a fixed home loan With the Reserve Bank's cash rate cuts this year driving fixed interest rates on home loans down to historic lows, experts are warning borrowers about break fees. By Harrison Astbury ● July 28, 2020
NSW slashes stamp duty for first home buyers The New South Wales government has made temporary changes to stamp duty to help boost first home buyers and the construction industry. By Alex Brewster ● July 27, 2020
Government taxes make up one third of Victorian home buyer costs Victorian home buyers are handing up to a third of the purchase price of a new home to the government, a new report reveals. By Emma Duffy ● July 27, 2020
House rents 'set to soar' in many Aussie towns amid undersupply Australia is experiencing the tightest housing supply conditions in more than a decade, according to new analysis. By Alex Brewster ● July 27, 2020