Both residential property prices and the total value of residential dwellings recorded the largest quarterly rise on record, according to figures. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has released its June 2021 Residential Property Price Indexes for the eight...

Can you buy an investment property on a small budget? The simple answer is ‘absolutely’! You don’t necessarily need to be pulling in the big bucks to afford an investment property. By making smart decisions, there’s no reason why you can’t join the millions of...

Inquiries from property seekers to agents climbed to record highs in August as property inspection restrictions continued amid lockdowns, according to new research. The REA Insights Housing Market Indicators Report for September 2021 has revealed that ahead of what is...

CoreLogic’s national measure of residential construction costs show an increase of 1.4% in the three months to June 2021, outpacing the Consumer Price Index of 0.8% for the same period. The latest Cordell Housing Index Price (CHIP) results show an annual growth rate...

Loan refinancing commitments exceeded a record $17.0 billion in July and were 60.0 per cent higher compared to a year ago, according to new data. The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released its Lending Indicators data for July 2021, which revealed that borrower...

Tasmania has recorded the biggest fall in housing affordability, with average home loan amounts rising by over 340 per cent in the last 20 years, according to research. The Real Estate Institute of Australia’s (REIA) Housing Affordability Report, which covers the past...

Despite most borrowers saying they are not confident that they have a good home loan deal, they have not sought to refinance, a survey has found. New research commissioned by major brokerage Aussie has revealed a “refinancing reluctance” and a disconnect between...

Whether you’ve opted for a sea change, a tree change or something in between, moving house and discovering a new neighbourhood is an exhilarating time. Here’s how to make your packing and moving experience as smooth and seamless as possible, so you can hit the ground...

Dwelling sales continue to surge across Australia against low listings levels. In the three months to July, CoreLogic estimates there were around 171,100 sales. This is 53.4% higher than what has typically been seen this time of year for the previous five years. In...

Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing or just moving to a house in a new location, your situation has probably changed since you last bought. Here’s a refresher on some of the finance options available when you’re purchasing your next house and a few other key...