HOMES TAKING SLIGHTLY LONGER TO SELL – BUT PRICES STAYING FIRM
Selling conditions in Australia’s housing market have eased slightly, with properties taking a little longer...
HOMEBUILDING COST GROWTH FALLS TO 15-YEAR LOW
Residential construction costs rose just 0.4% in the March quarter, which was the lowest quarterly...
Home Loan Commitments Rise by 13.3%
The value of new mortgage borrowing is continuing to increase, as more buyers enter...
GOVERNMENT PLANS TO RELAX HOME LOAN RULES FOR YOUNGER BORROWERS
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has instructed financial regulators to make it easier for Australians with student...
Government Introduces ‘Help to Buy’ Scheme for Homebuyers
The Australian government has introduced the 'Help to Buy' scheme, a shared equity program designed...
FOREIGN INVESTOR FRAMEWORK GETS TIGHTENED
The federal government has announced plans to ban foreign investors from buying established homes and...
FIXED RATES FALL TO THREE-YEAR LOWS
A limited number of lenders are now offering fixed-rate mortgages whose interest rates start with...
Five Tips to Beat Out Other Buyers
Property buyers are being forced to compete hard in many markets around Australia, so how...