Queensland’s new tenancy legislation
New tenancy legislation being introduced in Queensland, following similar legislation being introduced in Victoria and New South Wales, favours tenants in a range of areas and potentially adds costs to an inve…
Who is better at handling finances – women or men?
As a mortgage broking business operating in the personal finance space, we see a large group of clients, a diverse group of clients, whose money management skills span the spectrum from those who don’t have any experi…
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Why the rush to Melbourne’s regions won’t last forever
One of the biggest property stories to emerge from COVID in 2020 and 2021 has been the flight to regional areas, with all three states on the Eastern seaboard reporting a jump in property prices as demand spik…
It just got harder to get a home loan – Here’s what APRA’s tightened lending standards mean for borrowers
As forecast last week by your truly, skyrocketing house prices in most markets are putting the financial regulators under pressure to take action – and this week they have.
The Australian Prudential Regulatio…
The flaws in those ‘Top growth suburbs’ lists – Is this really Brisbane’s top 30 suburbs
Real estate research business, REA (the News Corp business behind realestate.com.au and others) announced its top 30 suburbs for house price and unit price growth recently, delivering a list that included some…
Why valuations are about more than just a figure
Arranging for a property valuation prior to purchase, or a valuation on a property you already own for refinance, is relatively straightforward. That said, it’s important to understand potential pitfalls assoc…
Are changes afoot in our lending markets
Australians are on a massive home shopping spree, borrowing to buy property at rates not seen before in this country. However, our bricks and mortar spendathon may be about to hit a snag as warning bells sound over so…
Your complete guide to easements on property
Navigating the
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