Property market news

Low-income renters in housing stress despite receiving rent assistance

A third of low-income households receiving Commonwealth Rent Assistance (CRA) are in housing stress even if all their rent assistance is put towards rent.

By Emma Duffy ● October 29, 2020

Half of ANZ's mortgage deferrals ending

Around half of ANZ's home loan deferrals have come to an end, according to the major bank's full-year results released today.

By William Jolly ● October 29, 2020

Australian house prices bounce back

House prices have risen in most capital cities over the September quarter as low interest rates, government incentives and easing COVID restrictions lure buyers back into the market.

By Emma Duffy ● October 29, 2020

Quarter of Aussies see now as the best time to buy an investment property

Despite the financial fallout of the pandemic this year, a good chunk of Australians still believe the time is nigh to invest in property.

By William Jolly ● October 26, 2020

Home loan deferrals during COVID led to lower levels of mortgage stress

New research from Roy Morgan shows levels of 'mortgage stress' fell to near record lows during the COVID-19 pandemic, mainly due to mortgage deferrals offered by lenders.

By William Jolly ● October 22, 2020

Melbourne listings skyrocket as restrictions ease

The number of properties coming onto the market in Melbourne has soared to its highest level since March, skyrocketing by 330% since private inspections resumed in late September.

By Emma Duffy ● October 22, 2020

Renters vs homeowners: COVID-19 struggles compared

New research paints a stark contrast between how renters and homeowners coped financially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By William Jolly ● October 21, 2020

NAB and CommBank open up new First Home Loan Deposit spots

Both CommBank and NAB began accepting new requests for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme today, after its extension was announced earlier in October.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 21, 2020

Will November give us negative interest rates?

Speculation of a 'Melbourne Cup cut' has been rife, with economists predicting a cut down to 0.10%, which could send the overnight rate negative.

By Harrison Astbury ● October 16, 2020

Repayments resume on nearly half of deferred home loans

Data from Australia's largest banks shows a rapid increase in the number of home loan customers who've resumed part or all of their mortgage repayments.

By William Jolly ● October 15, 2020

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

Low-rate car loans
Rates from 3.78%

Savings rates
of up to 1.50%

Term deposit rates
of up to 1.60%

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