Is the regulator’s work done yet?
I’ve written a lot about the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) this year because they’ve been pulling levers for nearly two years now.
But as we head into the New Year, the question becomes “Is thei…
Many of our richest households are in mortgage stress
More than 860,000 Australian households are estimated to be now in mortgage stress with more than 20,000 of these in severe stress.
Digital Finance Analytics says this equates to 26.4% of households, up from 25.8% …
Baby boomers are enjoying life – but what’s in store for millennial investors?
A cohort of baby boomers are now well into retirement – after a lifetime of work and paying off the mortgages on their homes.
Sure, property prices have ballooned over their lifetimes, but baby boomers also weren’t…
What type of Brisbane property is right for you?
Brisbane might be the Sunshine State’s capital but it hasn’t had much time in the property sun over recent years.
Now that’s not to say that is hasn’t been recording property price growth because it has.
It’s just t…
Here’s what will underpin Sydney and Melbourne property markets
Australia’s population is now almost 24.7 million following its fastest rise in nine years according to recently released ABS figures.
Victoria experienced its fastest annual population growth since 1960 – up 2.43 per…
Aussie’s are apathetic about their home loans
Everyone’s talking about it, but most aren’t doing anything about it.
By the way…I’m talking about their homes loans,
A recent survey by non-bank lender State Custodians Home Loans found that homeowners admit …
Top tips to secure finance in Brisbane’s evolving housing markets
Queensland’s capital city is evolving every year, with big infrastructure projects changing the way its residents work and play.
The Brisbane property market is also on the radar of homebuyers and investors across …
Is an interest rate war about to begin?
We’re now in the midst of the spring selling season, and there are some early signs that lenders are starting to battle for your business once more.
That’s because every lender wants a principal and interest (P&…