INDUSTRY NEWS & HELPFUL ARTICLES

The RBA is keeping the cash rate at 2.5 per cent.

One property investment strategy to consider is purchasing off-the-plan property and there are a few ways to ensure you avoid common pitfalls made by investors.

Consider your personal circumstances and the amount of time you have to expend on a property before choosing an investment strategy.

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.

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.

The amount of owner-occupied lending commitments increased between May and June this year, according to the latest snapshot of the mortgage market from RFi.

Property buyers looking to secure a home loan may be interested to hear that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at it’s most recent monthly board meeting.