Many Australians consider property investment is still the best investment today. But there’s a latest trend in urban development that takes property investment further up to deliver potentially greater returns. Smart cities, which the government believes to be …
ReadAustralia is unlikely to see “negative” or “below-zero” interest rates. At the same time, with wage growth at record lows, interest rates are likely to be at moderate levels for some considerable time. That is the conclusion of …
ReadWellness in residential property might be the next evolution in real estate. It appears that Australians are becoming increasingly aware of the environment’s effects on health, thus making wellness property very appealing. As campaigns against environmental risks factors such as …
ReadProperty prices in Sydney and Melbourne have increased over the month of September by 1.7 per cent. This is the fourth consecutive month that house prices in the two cities have shown an increase, a total of 3.6 per cent since …
ReadFears of a US recession were ignited after the US-China trade war shook up global stock markets, including the ASX which saw $60 billion wiped from the local bourse last Thursday. While economists don’t predict this on the cards, …
ReadThe RBA’s interest rate is working and cuts are benefiting the property market. Recent data shows an increased in new home loans, suggesting banks’ reductions are being passed to household borrowers. This forms part of the speech of Dr. Christopher Kent, assistant governor of …
ReadMore than half a million home–owners have enough space on their property to build a granny flat, which could boost home values by 30 per cent and add around 27 per cent to rental income according to a recent survey The survey, …
ReadThis month, banks have been forced to implement two major changes that will impact our abilities to get a loan. Open Banking and Comprehensive Credit Reporting are being forced on the banks to improve the way data is …
ReadWe’ve all seen the glossy brochures for new apartments with street filled with shops and passers-by. But, according to a new ABC report, many apartments are remaining empty – deadening the feel of the new development. Australian’s shopping …
ReadThere’s another way of getting finance. The lending market is changing radically and Aussie borrowers can reap the benefit as they look for alternative sources of funds. Recent surveys conducted by ASIC have made it clear that the …
ReadFixed mortgage rates continue to be cut with Macquarie Bank, ME, and HomeStart Finance being the latest lenders to cut rates by up to 60 basis points, according to TheAdviser’s report. Macquarie Investment banking company Macquarie has revealed …
ReadLast month, Chan & Naylor Finance Managing Partner, Graeme Salt, was interviewed by PropertyBuyer about the current state of the property finance market. Here’s the transcript which first appeared on PropertyBuyer. 1. If you were to compare the …
ReadThis week saw another bounce in preliminary auction clearance rates for Sydney according to Domain at 61 per cent, but with Melbourne languishing a bit at 55 per cent. Melbourne came to its downturn phase later, and thus …
ReadGood mortgage brokers strive to get the best deal for their clients. But best is not always the cheapest. Our Christmas and New Year were overshadowed by a loan we were arranging where the original bank really put …
ReadNext year Australian property will be hit by multiple forces – some for the good, some for the bad. But, by the end of 2019, there will be greater optimism in property than there is now. Here’s What …
ReadSydney and Melbourne may be labelled as rivals but they have much in common, especially their economies. Knowledge-intensive service industries have transformed both cities over the previous 20 years. The four biggest markets by output in both Sydney …
Read“Tighter Lending Conditions” many would-be buyers are hearing as their banks decline their loan application. But where do they go next if they have to settle on that property? The latest numbers are in – the housing market …
ReadThere are a few regular events in the Australian calendar; leadership spills in Canberra, the Melbourne Storm reaching a grand final and the media panicking everyone with stories about a property crash. Recently both 60 Minutes and 7.30 …
ReadIn the past, bank lending policies were more lenient, and getting a home loan application approved was quite simple. However, in recent years, bank lending criteria has become tighter, and there has been a whole new level of …
ReadDespite its reputation for being Australia’s best-performing capital city market in terms of value growth, the evidence suggests Hobart’s housing market is set to weaken, according to CoreLogic research analyst Cameron Kusher. Data from the firm shows that …
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