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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
NAB launches online mortgages
In its continued assault on the mortgage market, NAB has announced a foray into the online sector. The nation’s biggest home loan lender will use its internet banking channel UBank to offer borrowers heavily discounted mortgages.
Home Loans
30 May, 2011
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
NSW housing affordability policy abandoned
Planning Minister Brad Hazzard has put a stop to a policy introduced by the previous government allowing construction of medium density developments that did not meet local planning laws, providing 20 percent of the dwellings were allocated for rent at below market rate for 10 years.
Home Loans
28 May, 2011
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
New buyers not bothered by interest rate rises
Rising living costs and housing affordability pose a greater barrier to home ownership than the fear of interest rate rises, a new Loan Market survey has found.
Home Loans
24 May, 2011
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
The Big Four clean up with mortgage market share
The major banks appear to be winning the battle for the lion’s share of Australia’s lucrative home loans market.
Home Loans
23 May, 2011
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Repayment pressure as mortgage defaults increase
Both the Commonwealth Bank and Westpac have reported an increase in customers unable to meet their mortgage payments as living costs and utility bills soar. And the problem is likely to get worse before it gets better.
Home Loans
20 May, 2011
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
2011 Budget overlooks housing affordability
Treasurer Wayne Swan’s 2011-12 federal budget failed to provide solutions to Australia’s housing affordability crisis, according to the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA).
Home Loans
16 May, 2011
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
House prices double in the last decade
According to data released by the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) Australia’s median house price has doubled since 2000.
Home Loans
19 Apr, 2011
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Solutions to housing affordability
The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has presented a submission to the
Home Loans
18 Apr, 2011
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Is Australian property the most overvalued in the world?
According to economic bible, The Economist, the Australian property market is the most overvalued in the world, closely followed by Hong Kong and France.
Home Loans
18 Apr, 2011
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Natural disasters create mortgage stress for Queensland
Three months down the track and the knock-on effects of Queensland's recent cyclone and flood devastation is being felt by householders and banks alike.
Home Loans
15 Apr, 2011
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Can another stimulus package boost new housing affordability?
The Housing Industry Association (HIA) wants the federal government to introduce further stimulus measures to boost new housing starts so they don't fall back to 2009 global financial crisis levels.
Home Loans
11 Apr, 2011
2 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Is population capping the way to lower house prices?
It’s not just interest rates that can hurt your bottom dollar. Fees and establishment costs can make a big difference to the amount you pay for your mortgage.
Home Loans
10 Apr, 2011
2 min read
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