Home Loan News

Dwelling approvals continue downward trend

New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show development of new housing slowing for the third month in a row, which could impact Australia's future housing affordability.

RBA leaves cash rate on hold at 1.50 per cent

In a move widely predicted by economists, The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) have left the cash rate on hold at 1.50 per cent at the July Board meeting.

Real estate market cooling in two biggest cities

Sydney and Melbourne are still experiencing an “easing trend”, despite property price growth jumping back during June.

RBA predicted to leave rates on hold

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is likely to leave the cash rate on hold at a record low of 1.50 per cent when it meets later today.

Major banks score satisfaction rating of 80.2%

Satisfaction with the big four banks has changed little in recent years but has improved massively over the past decade.

Fewer homes being built, but tide might be turning

Home building activity has staged a revival after experiencing signs of decline in late 2016 and early 2017.

Sydneysiders paying almost double the national average rent

Data from SQM Research has revealed the average weekly rents for all houses and units for the week ending 28 June 2017.

Are eight RBA cash rate rises really likely?

Most property is as safe as houses

About nine in 10 Australians who sell their home achieve a profit, with houses more likely to finish ahead than units, new research has found.

Census 2016 results: Australia ageing & renting

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) have released their figures for the December Quarter as well as census data for 2016, painting a picture of an ageing Australia, with a growing population who are choosing to rent over purchasing property.

CBA falls into the big bank conga line with interest-only rate hikes

The Commonwealth Bank has followed its competitors by lifting rates for customers who opt for interest-only repayments while offering a small reward to home owners paying down their debt.

Investors finding affordable suburbs in South West WA

Faced with challenging rental markets in Perth, Western Australian property investors may find more opportunities in the state’s South West region, according to the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia (REIWA).