New home building approvals in Australia rose slightly in November thanks to a continued shift to apartment living, but many expect lower mortgage rates and a growing population to signal further recovery this year.
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Investors are dominating the NSW and Queensland mortgage markets amid a drop in first homebuyer numbers, according to AFG December figures.
The Westpac Melbourne Institute index of Consumer Sentiment shows consumer sentiment is failing to lift despite positive factors.
Australians being hammered with severe debt problems are increasingly turning to debt agreements over bankruptcy, according to new figures.
In an attempt to attract new business, Australian banks are offering new customers competitive rates on home loan packages, but existing customers are not receiving the same treatment.
The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) is calling on the state government to reinstate first homebuyer incentives following a decrease in the number of first homebuyer sales.
The first home owners grant (FHOG) is set for some changes in the new financial year. As of July 1st 2013 the current $7000 grant will be lifted to $10000. But there’s a catch. You must be purchasing a new home, or a home off the plan.
When buying a new property, the government’s stamp duty is not the only add-on cost the purchaser is faced with.
Low interest rates and a flat housing market may mean it’s a good time to use the equity in your home to invest in a second property.
