Is there any possibility for the RBA to reduce rates further?
The uncertainties in the labor market are still worrying the central bank. As the labor market continues to be a...
Are recent policy changes likely reduce home-loan arrears in Australia and increase lending?
Home-loan arrears have risen to levels not seen in the GFC. New research by Standard and Poor's Global shows that...
Young Australians put off their housing plans to focus on education and careers.
Young Australians believe education is crucial to homeownership. Traditional wisdom says that early adulthood is when people are able to...
Is RBA required to reduce rates due to the recent unemployment rate?
Although the chances of a rate drop are increasing, central banks could still find reasons why rates need to be...
It would be worth applying for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.
Expert warns that anyone who applies for the scheme could default on a loan or lose equity. The First Home...
Are mortgage rates likely to rise soon?
Experts recommend not panicking if interest rates suddenly go up from lenders Recent reports indicate that banks may oppose the...
Is it possible for the housing market to rebound if there is a recession?
An economist explains the complex relationship between housing economics Australia's property market is showing signs of improvement as green shoots...
What the RBA may do to keep rates low in future
Other policy changes might be needed to breathe new life into the Australia’s economy Some market analysts had predicted that...
The Reserve Bank may encourage slightly higher mortgage rates
The Reserve Bank may actually favour slightly higher mortgage rates—which is why banks have started shifting rates independent of the...
Are house prices likely to drop suddenly due to an increase in the cash rate
PIPA examined five rate hikes in the past and their impact on property prices. Property Investment Professionals of Australia(PIPA) states...
The reason a rate reduction may not result in lower mortgage prices
With the official cash rate at 1.1%, what would stop lenders fully passing the cut? The Reserve Bank of Australia...
Are rate increases likely to lead to a downturn in the housing market?
The conditions that allowed capital gains to be high during the pandemic are deteriorating. Several market factors created a perfect...
Why Victoria has the best incentives for homebuyers
Recent changes have made it possible for buyers of higher-value apartments to receive stamp duty discounts. Victoria was not among...
Economists have reservations about the program for first-home buyers
The scheme's limitations may make it impossible for some first-homebuyers to be eligible. The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme has...
Why is it that some Aussies are reluctant to refinance their mortgages.
Many borrowers confess that they haven't reviewed their home loan in the past year. Australian borrowers could be missing out...
If you deposit $10,000 on your home, you could be in jail
Proposed legislation will limit the amount of cash that can be used for purchase and transaction. If the Federal Government...