INDUSTRY NEWS & HELPFUL ARTICLES

There are a few simple ways to reduce the lifespan of your loan so you can be debt-free sooner than planned.

There may be a few advantages to refinancing your home loan- you may be able to pay off debt more quickly, borrow against the equity for other costs or consolidate your loans.

The Reserve Bank has opted to leave the cash rate at its historically low level of 2.5 per cent, which is good news for those looking to climb up the property ladder.

Unit values are increasing at a slower pace than that of houses, which could be encouraging news for those looking to make their first move in residential property investment.

The level of national vacancies remained relatively stable during the month of August, which may be good news for those looking to invest in residential property.

Industry research group BIS Shrapnel has forecast a ‘moderate’ increase in demand for new residential land in South Australia, indicating that it may be a great time to step into the real estate market.

If you’re taking out a home loan for the first time, the wide variety of options available can be overwhelming.

One of the most common questions that many home buyers face is the issue of whether to opt for a fixed or variable interest rate with their home loan.

Many Australians aspire to the dream of home ownership, but a new survey from Westpac Bank has found that Gen Y females in particular see this goal as a top priority.

Now could be a great time to secure your home loan in South Australia, with new research showing the state has seen strong growth in its housing finance commitments.

The amount of residential property listings across Australia rose during August, which should be encouraging for those looking to buy a new home.

When it comes to finding that dream home, many buyers prefer to design and build it themselves, and recent data from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) has shown that building approvals in the sector increased during July.