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1 in 3 first home buyers used guarantee schemes

Nearly a third of all first home buyers have been supported by a government guarantee, according to new data.

Payments to rise by 60% for 14% of fixed-rate borrowers: RBA

Ten per cent of borrowers who have rolled off fixed rates since May 2022 have seen repayments rise by more than 60 per cent, ...

Distressed property listings on the rise: SQM

The number of distressed residential property listings rose nationally in September 2023, new research has found.

Auction activity recovers following public holidays: CoreLogic

The number of homes taken to auction bounced back last week following a string of public holidays, CoreLogic has found.

‘Nothing to lose’ as the referendum nears: Albanese

As the Voice to Parliament referendum approaches, renewed calls for its passage have highlighted its potential to bridge the ...

Home values soar in northern Sydney: PropTrack

With home prices reaching record highs in September, PropTrack has revealed the regions that have seen the largest amount of ...

RBA notes mortgage pressures, but suggests no systemic risk

Households are spending more money on housing and arrears are rising, but the majority are able to service their debts, the ...

Public RMBS system would improve mortgage competition: Greg Medcraft

Calls for the creation of a public RMBS system have been reignited by the former ASIC chairman to help improve home loan ...

Resi mortgage delinquency rates continue to rise: Moody’s

New data has revealed the ongoing climb in mortgage arrears among a backdrop of high interest rates and inflation.

Chinese buyers lead foreign residential purchases

Home buyers from China have increased the value of their purchases, according to the latest foreign investment report.

Investor incentives needed as rent prices hit new records

A new report has highlighted the urgency of improving investor incentives as rental prices reach record highs, pushing the ...

Investors will ‘turn away from Victoria’ due to expanded tax: REIV 

Controversial legislation that will provide a “financial incentive” to rent out empty homes has been announced by the new ...

Fixed-rate cliff ‘so far failed to materialise’: PEXA

Borrowers are avoiding the fabled “mortgage cliff” as refinancing activity remains strong, PEXA’s chief economist has said

Mortgage stress risk continues to rise: Roy Morgan

The number of mortgagors at risk of mortgage stress has once again climbed to a record high, new research has found.

New OO loans increase for the first time since May

The number of new owner-occupier mortgages written increased for the first time in three months in August, according to new ...

Home values expected to reach ‘new record’ in 2023

Home values have experienced a steady upward trajectory for eight consecutive months, nearly recouping previous losses.

Building approvals bounced back in August

After a weaker July result, the latest ABS data has revealed that dwelling approvals rose rapidly in August.

RBA flags 'significant uncertainties' in economic outlook

The Reserve Bank has made its cash rate decision for October, with the board flagging some major uncertainties in the future ...

Economists forecast a cash rate hold in October

Economists have predicted that the central bank will continue to hold interest rates steady at today’s October monetary ...

Start-up fintech launches deposit loan offering 

The fintech has released a deposit loan product that aims to help aspiring home buyers secure a mortgage without the full ...

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