Survey Of Experts Tips Price Rises
Property values are set to rise in cities across the nation, according to a survey of analysts by comparison website Finder. In the latest Finder survey, experts gave their [...]
City Markets Move Into Recovery Mode
Real estate markets across Australia are showing strong signs of rising, according to three separate reports from major institutions. The Commonwealth Bank, ANZ Bank, and Genworth Mortgage Insurance all say [...]
Prices Rise In Most Cities In July
Prices are recovering in most of the major cities across Australia, according to the latest price data from two key sources. Figures for July from CoreLogic indicate that dwelling prices [...]
Borrowers Go Variable As Rates Fall
With interest rates falling, demand for fixed-rate home loans fell in June, accounting for 21% of all home loans written. According to new data from Mortgage Choice, this is the [...]
Affordability Best Since 1999, Says HIA
Housing affordability is the best it’s been in two decades with mortgage repayments now consuming the smallest proportion of earnings since 1999, the Housing Industry Association says. Softer housing markets [...]
Market Sentiment Rising: Westpac
Consumers think now is the time to buy a house and expect house prices to rise, a new report shows. The Westpac sentiment survey reports a “spectacular” rise in expectations [...]
RBA Cut Sparks Refinancing Rush
Interest in rock-bottom mortgages have skyrocketed in the days since the Reserve Bank cash rate cut, according to comparison site Finder. Following the drop to an unprecedented low of 1.25%, [...]
Prices Decline Halted As Sentiment Rises
Two major indicators which measure short-term changes in prices in the capital cities indicate that the slump in property values is coming to a halt. CoreLogic’s Property Market Indicator data [...]
111 Markets Treble in past 20 years
Median house prices in 111 Australian locations have trebled (or more) over the past 20 years, according to new research from market research firm Propertyology. Analysis was conducted over the [...]
BMT’s top tax time tips for property investors
With tax time fast approaching, here are five tax time tips to ensure you maximise the deductions for your investment property. 1. Understand what deductions you’re entitled to As [...]
