June 4, 2020
The Government is considering a proposal to replace stamp duty with an ‘opt-in’ land tax
The Victorian Government is looking at a new proposal to replace stamp duty with an opt-in annual land tax.
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June 2, 2020
The Federal Government set to announce home renovation cash grants
The Federal Government is considering a COVID recovery plan to boost the home renovation industry.
May 28, 2020
Federal Government is considering a cash grant for new homes scheme
The Federal Government is considering cash grants for new homes to help stimulate the economy and support the building industry hit hard by the coronavirus.
May 26, 2020
Property market confidence gets shot in the arm as restrictions eased
Coronavirus restrictions have been eased around Melbourne auctions and clearance rates have seen an immediate jump.
May 21, 2020
Home loan deferral take-up rate hovering around the 10% mark
Loan payment deferrals have seen a take-up rate of around 10 per cent according to the Reserve Bank, a point they highlighted at their May meeting.
May 14, 2020
It’s a renters’ market as vacancy rates spike in capital cities
Rental vacancy rates in our nation’s biggest capital cities have spiked sharply, recording the biggest monthly jump in over ten years.
May 13, 2020
Best interest duty for mortgage brokers postponed for six months
The best interest duty mortgage broker reforms that came out of the banking royal commission have been postponed for six months.
May 8, 2020
NAB tips Melbourne house prices to fall by around 10%
The property markets in Melbourne and Sydney both look set for an inevitable drop over the next couple of years in the face of a contracting economy, poor consumer confidence and less migration.
May 6, 2020
RBA leaves official cash rate unchanged but home loan rates continue their fall
The Reserve Bank yesterday kept rates unchanged at their historic low of 0.25 per cent.
April 30, 2020
Fixed home loan rates emerging from the shadows
Fixed interest rates are emerging as the major player after their average dropped lower than variable rates recently.