Loans and finance
News about the property market, home loans and mortages
The newest suburbs now belonging to Perth's million-dollar club
Lisa Calautti|Sep 15, 2021
Four Perth suburbs have joined the million-dollar club after their median house prices grew to seven figures during the year to June, new data has revealed.
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Tougher lending landscape for some homeowners and easier for others: mortgage brokers
Tawar Razaghi|Aug 16, 2021
Prospective homeowners in some industries and cities could find it more difficult to get a home loan approved compared with the start of the year, but others may find it even easier.
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Home buyers set to face higher interest rates in a few years, despite current economic setback: CBA
Tawar Razaghi|Aug 13, 2021
A senior banker has weighed in on what the Delta-variant coronavirus outbreak means for the future path of interest rates and the outlook for property prices.
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August interest rate announcement: RBA keeps cash rate steady as lockdowns hinder recovery
Daniel Butkovich|Aug 3, 2021
With millions of Australians under lockdown and the economic recovery faltering, an earlier than expected rise to interest rates is looking unlikely.
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Lockdowns more detrimental to buyers than hikes in fixed interest rates: mortgage brokers
Tawar Razaghi|Jul 26, 2021
If house hunters have been shopping around for months, the latest series of lockdowns may prove to be worse news than any rate rise.
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More than half a million households able to green their home with ultra-low interest loan
Tawar Razaghi|Jul 25, 2021
With half the country locked down and others working remotely for part of the week, a major bank has come up with a way for home owners to slash their energy bills.
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Five common yet confusing property finance terms explained
Daniel Butkovich|Jul 13, 2021
Property finance is riddled with terminology and jargon that can confuse even experienced buyers and sellers, but arming yourself with knowledge before making a move improves your chances of success.
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Five upfront costs that first-home buyers shouldn't overlook
Daniel Butkovich|Jul 6, 2021
When it comes to buying a home, it’s not just the deposit that first-home buyers have to save. There’s taxes, essential checks and legal fees too.
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Sustainable Household Scheme to begin this week: ACT government
Jessica Taulaga|Jun 21, 2021
The ACT government’s election promise to provide interest-free loans to install roof-top solar panels, household battery storage and hot water heat pumps will begin this week.
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June interest rate announcement: RBA holds cash rate at record low of 0.1 per cent
Sue Williams|Jun 1, 2021
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate at a record low of 0.1 per cent, with inflation remaining below targets despite short-term spikes.
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