Property prices set for a big shake-up in 2019

Hobart is the only capital city property market capable of achieving double-digit price growth in 2019, while Sydney and Melbourne could have double-digit falls, according to new forecasts.

The Royal Commission could trigger big changes in home loans

The final report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation & Financial Services Industry could turn the mortgage industry on its head.

A lot of products got cheaper in 2018

Prices always go up, right? Well, not for everything, according to the latest inflation data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Home loan market has become stronger and safer: APRA

Australia’s banking regulator has applauded its efforts over the past four years to strengthen the banking system and reinforce sound mortgage lending standards.

Nearby public schools improving the cost of homes in Melbourne

The cost of homes may well be dropping, but if they’re near a public school, they might just survive the fall that much better than most.

Apple Pay is switched on for CommBank, Bankwest

After hinting that it was coming, CBA has flipped the switch on Apple Pay, giving its customers the chance to pay for goods and services with an iPhone.

Australia’s hottest property market is … Adelaide

Adelaide was the only Australian capital city where both house prices and unit prices increased during 2018, according to new data.

New homes drop to lowest sale level since 2012

Australia’s Housing Industry Association has some news if you were hoping for real estate success with a new home this year, with as sales are low.

ANZ gives more choice to Apple Pay users

ANZ has extended its Apple Pay offering for its three million Access Advantage Visa debit cardholders.

Property rents fall in some capitals, rise in others

Rents have fallen in Sydney and Darwin over the past year, while increasing in all the other capitals.