Consumers still wary of the property market
It seems that Australian property buyers are taking a break – there is certainly no rush to make a property purchase despite lower interest rates and lower property prices. According to a survey of...
View ArticleWe are in the midst of a construction boom
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics we are in the midst of a construction boom. Total construction work done in Australia rose by a record 12.5 per cent in the September quarter....
View ArticleProperty market set for recovery as demand for home loans grows
THE number of home loans approved by banks and other lenders during the month of November has gone beyond market expectations, making economists believe that 2012 will be a good year for property. We...
View Article2012 will be a great time to buy
Buyers who have sold their property last year or have simply come into some money should find 2012 a great year to make a property purchase. It does not matter if one is looking for a new home or an...
View ArticleConstruction activity down in January
Construction activity has fallen away during the month of January, mostly due to tightening of lending policies with respect to construction loans. This is despite the fact that interest rates were...
View ArticleBank behavior will discourage First Home Buyers
The Housing Industry Association believes that the decision by the major banks to increase variable interest rates on home loans outside of rate increases by the RBA, will ultimately hurt the...
View ArticleInvestors will do well to buy now – HIA
Australians that have stood on the sidelines at property auctions waiting for the right time to buy – would do well to make a purchase now. Housing Industry Association chief economist Harley Dale said...
View ArticleFinancial Security vs Home Ownership
There has been a change to what most of us perceive to be the “Great Australian Dream”. The white picket fences no longer hold the same allure they once had. Now we want to have financial independence...
View ArticleSwitching your Home Loan
A home loan is a long agreement that typically last 10, 20, possibly even 30 years. Over this time, a lot of things can change in a persons financial situation. Fortunately, the terms of a home loan...
View Article5 Things to Do Before You Apply for Your Mortgage
Applying for your mortgage is a daunting, but necessary task. Individuals who are hunting for the right loaning agency usually skip the research procedure. The ones who do conduct research, look for...
View ArticleHow to Spend Less and Save More In 2016
All of us have wondered at least once as to why saving is always harder than spending. Well, the answer is simple. This problem arises because we do not think twice when it comes to spending. Most of...
View ArticleWays to Save Money When Selling Your Home and Moving Out
Everybody knows that selling a property can be one of the most stressful things you’ll ever do, and the costs of doing so can really put some home owners off the idea altogether. However, there are...
View ArticleHow to get ahead in the world of finance
Woking with money and being the financial sector is something that many people aspire to. Perhaps it is due to the fact that people think working with money translates to getting rich. Perhaps though...
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