INDUSTRY NEWS & HELPFUL ARTICLES

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.

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.

It could be a great time for home buyers to make their move, with recent figures from the Housing Industry Association (HIA) indicating that housing affordability has seen an increase during the June quarter of this year.

For many first home buyers, being presented with the wide variety of home loan products on the market can result in more than a few questions.

For many home buyers, navigating the world of mortgages can be a tricky task. This is a significant financial commitment, so it’s important to make sure you’re prepared.