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Property sales trending downwards

HIA have found that home sales volumes fell 3.7 per cent during July 2017 compared to June 2017.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

30 Aug, 2017 -

2 min read

Home Loans

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.

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

10 Apr, 2011 -

2 min read

Home Loans

Victoria could take top housing spot from NSW

The reign of New South Wales as Australia��_s leader in housing construction could be on the verge of coming to an end, with Victoria poised to potentially usurp the position in 2018. Meanwhile, increasing activity in Tasmania and Western Australia could see these areas grow significantly in the future.

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

18 Jul, 2017 -

2 min read

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Superannuation

New laws costing working Aussies millions in super interest

Laws that allow superannuation to be paid quarterly rather than fortnightly are costing Australian workers millions of dollars in lost interest.

Alex Ritchie

Alex Ritchie -

20 Feb, 2019 -

2 min read

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Home Loans

Tough times for first home buyers

Anyone trying to buy a home in Australia knows our property prices are among the highest in the world. As a result, it can be particularly hard for first home buyers to break into the market.

Kate Wick -

22 Apr, 2014 -

4 min read

Home Loans

Avoiding the rental trap

With property prices across Australia consistently rising rather than falling, buying your first home may seem discouragingly out of reach. However, new research shows that rents are creeping up at a faster-than-usual rate may prompt some tenants to swap renting for home ownership.

Patricia Babalis -

31 Oct, 2013 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Should you buy new or renovate a do-upper?

Taking out a home loan to buy a do-upper is one option. But perhaps a new home is a better option for you? Consider your options carefully.

Kate Wick -

23 Nov, 2014 -

3 min read

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Borrowers told to cool it' as market heats up

The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to leave the cash rate on hold at 2.5 percent today is a welcome one for variable home borrowers, bringing repayment relief for at least another month, according to Australia's leading financial comparison website, RateCity.

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

03 Jun, 2014 -

2 min read