High-debt lending now capped
March 6, 2026
High-debt lending now capped New debt-to-income (DTI) limits have taken effect as of 1 February, creating a guardrail around the
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Tight rentals and record prices collide
March 6, 2026
Tight rentals and record prices collide Renting and buying are both getting harder at the same time – and that
Rates are rising – here’s what changed
March 6, 2026
Rates are rising – here’s what’s changed Borrowers are now feeling the impact of February’s rate move. Since the Reserve
Borrowing activity picks up pace
March 6, 2026
Borrowing activity picks up pace Loan activity is rising again – but that doesn’t mean banks have loosened the gates.
Property market predicted to favour buyers in 2025
February 12, 2025
While most property markets tended to favour sellers in 2023 and 2024, they’re likely to favour buyers in 2025
New year, new loan?
February 12, 2025
One of the biggest home loan mistakes you can make is to ‘set and forget’ your mortgage for 30 years. Here are five signs it might be time for you to refinance.
List of first home buyer grants in 2025
February 12, 2025
List of first home buyer grants in 2025 Getting on the property ladder is challenging, but it might be easier
Rental market slowing despite rents hitting record high
February 12, 2025
There was conflicting news for property investors and tenants in the latest rental numbers, pointing to a mixed outlook for the rental market.
Record number of consumers turning to brokers
January 8, 2025
Record number of consumers turning to brokers About three-quarters of homebuyers are now using mortgage brokers, according to the latest
How interest rates impact your borrowing capacity
January 8, 2025
Higher interest rates make it harder for borrowers to qualify for larger loans or even loans of any size. That’s
Government unveils new assistance scheme for owner-occupiers
January 8, 2025
If you’re a lower-income or middle-income earner, you will soon have a new way to buy a property, after the federal parliament passed legislation for Help to Buy.
Buyers gaining negotiating power heading into new year
January 8, 2025
Good news for anyone planning to buy in early 2025, with the latest data suggesting conditions have turned in favour of buyers.
