February 2, 2016
Warnings property prices might fall
The RBA has given a warning that it believes property prices may fall due to an overheated market.
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February 2, 2016
Leading economist calls for an end to negative gearing
A leading Australian economist has called for the Abbott government to put downward pressure on surging house prices by ending negative gearing for new investors.
February 2, 2016
Over one in ten Aussies at risk of credit default
A new study by credit reporting agency Veda has found that 13 per cent of Australians are at risk of defaulting on credit in the next 12 months, which can stop them from successfully applying for loans.
February 2, 2016
RBA keeps close eye on housing as rates stay steady again
The Reserve Bank has as expected left interest rates on hold for October at 2.5 per cent, but certainly changed its stance a little on house price inflation and the Australian dollar.
January 22, 2016
Building more housing the key to fixing affordability: RBA
According to the Reserve Bank the best way to arrest the rapid house price rises is to attack the supply side and increase home building activity.
January 22, 2016
Gen Y keen to access super to break into housing market
With house prices in Australia a constant concern for potential first-home buyers, it’s probably little surprise that nearly half of them would want to be able to access their superannuation or have salary rules changed so they could enter the market.
January 22, 2016
Property at the heart of the world’s ‘richest’ nation
Australians have just been rated the richest people in the world and it’s because of one thing – houses.
January 22, 2016
Steering clear of home loan deposit confusion
Potential property buyers are faced with increasing confusion, with potentially misleading loan-to-value ratios (LVRs) being advertised on home loans.
January 22, 2016
First-home buyer slide continues in August
Fresh data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show first-home buyer numbers continue to fade.
January 22, 2016
Intervention on the way for mortgage lending market
Australia’s banking regulator APRA has outlined it’s likely response to the threat of a property bubble in Australia.