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Renovation Boom Looms
Aussie homeowners have taken to renovation with a gusto with new analysis showing a significant increase in loans for renovations. The latest mortgage insights report by Money.com.au says renovation loans
Aussie homeowners have taken to renovation with a gusto with new analysis showing a significant increase in loans for renovations. The latest mortgage insights report by Money.com.au says renovation loans
A fifth of first home buyers who used the Federal Government’s low deposit loan guarantee to get into the market have already been able to transition out of the scheme.
Australia’s key banks have started to reduce their fixed home loan interest rate offerings with some now dropping below 6%. Despite the drops the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures
Rent growth has started to ease after growing by 39% in the past four years according to new research by CoreLogic. That growth between August 2020 and June 2024 was
There are 140 prime suburbs that have been identified as ideal for investors with rents high enough to cover mortgage repayments. Analysis by PropTrack says investors are re-entering the market
Sellers continue to hold all the cards in many Australian suburbs with new analysis revealing where vendors are in the box seat. The analysis by APIM shows 23 suburbs with
Younger generations have not given up on their homeownership dreams, with research showing Millennials and Gen Z still hope to buy. The research by Ubank shows more than half (56%)
Building approvals are on the rise with the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures showing total approvals are up by 10.4% in July. ABS head of construction statistics Daniel Rossi
There are plenty of places where buyers can get into the market without requiring a massive deposit, according to the new Canstar Deposit Stars 2024 report. The report, powered by
New minimum rental standards have come into effect in Queensland, aiming to provide clearer guidelines on what constitutes a habitable and well-maintained rental property. These standards were first applied to
A surge in population and public spending is placing significant pressure on Australia’s economy, contributing to inflation concerns that keep the Reserve Bank on high alert. While Treasurer Jim Chalmers
The August 2024 Rent.com.au snapshot indicates that while the national rental market remains tight, there are signs of easing. The median weekly rent has held steady at $620 for the