Property market news

Here's why Australian property prices didn't crash in 2020

Australian property prices were forecast to crash spectacularly this year but didn't. So what happened?

By Emma Duffy ● December 15, 2020

Average home price rises 0.8% to $689k

The Australian Bureau of Statistics' (ABS) property price index of the eight capital cities rose over the last quarter, led by Adelaide, which rose 1.6%.

By Harrison Astbury ● December 08, 2020

JobKeeper extension would see house prices spike higher in 2021

Aggressive government stimulus is essential to recovery in the housing market next year, according to SQM Research.

By Alex Brewster ● December 03, 2020

Renters spoilt for choice in Sydney and Melbourne as vacancy rates surge

Rental vacancy rates continued to climb in Sydney and Melbourne in November, presenting an opportunity for renters to negotiate and save on rent.

By Emma Duffy ● December 02, 2020

RBA says no to Christmas cash rate cut

After last month's highly anticipated rate cut, the Reserve Bank has held the cash rate at 0.10% in December, as was expected.

By William Jolly ● December 01, 2020

JobSeeker recipients spending up to 69% of their income on rent

Despite receiving additional JobSeeker payments, new research reveals Australians on Newstart pre-COVID are under extreme rental stress.

By Emma Duffy ● December 01, 2020

Borrowers with smaller deposits more likely to extend their home loan deferral

According to the latest data from Australia's prudential regulator, borrowers with deposits smaller than 10% were more likely to extend their home loan deferral.

By Harrison Astbury ● December 01, 2020

Sydney and Melbourne house prices to rise 8-12% in 2021

Sydney and Melbourne's property markets are set for strong growth next year, according to new analysis.

By Alex Brewster ● November 30, 2020

Full details of HomeBuilder 2.0: Extended but reduced

At the weekend, the Government extended the HomeBuilder grant to 31 March, albeit reducing it from $25,000 to $15,000.

By Harrison Astbury ● November 30, 2020

Buying a home near a school could increase your price by up to 35%

School catchment zones can have a big impact on property values, increasing values by up to 35%.

By William Jolly ● November 27, 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%

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

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.