Property

FHBs face 99% surge in deposit sizes
26 September 2024

The size of a deposit needed on an average property has spiked over the last decade.

Loan applications up at the start of spring
26 September 2024

A brokerage has reported an increase in loan applications during the beginning of the busy spring selling season.

Brokers a ‘source of confidence’ for home buyers
24 September 2024

A new report has shown how a mortgage broker’s expertise is essential for home buyer confidence.

High rates and prices decimate housing affordability
23 September 2024

Housing affordability has deteriorated to its worst level since the mid-90s.

Help to Buy vote delayed
23 September 2024

The government has failed to bring a vote on its Help to Buy legislation after hoping to force the issue this week – even if that meant failure.

Aussies pocketed record profits from home sales
19 September 2024

Home resales have netted sellers profit levels not seen since the ‘90s.

13k homes set to be delivered by first round of HAFF funding
18 September 2024

After a much-delayed announcement, funding for the initial pipeline of projects in the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) has been greenlit.

Renovation loans boom over past 12 months
16 September 2024

Money.com.au has released its latest Mortgage Insights report, highlighting notable trends in the Australian home loan market.

NSW government welcomes new housing report
13 September 2024

The Minns Labor government has embraced the Productivity and Equality Commission’s latest report, Review of Housing Supply Challenges and Policy Options for New South Wales.

Total dwelling values approaching $11tn
13 September 2024

The value of Australia’s 11 million residential homes climbed again in the latest quarter, new data has revealed.