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Experts are concerned the impact on the community's mental health will increase in the next year as the cost of living pressures bear down.
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Many home owners who were prompted to borrow more in a rising market face negative equity.
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REA Group senior economist Paul Ryan says currently in the housing market there is “really strong listings activity” with many sellers bringing property to mark…
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Bank ruling that borrowers don’t have to show they can afford steep repayment hikes raises questions over how to curb excessive borrowing.
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The number of homes listed for sale across Australia fell 2.1% in June according to SQM Research.
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Can we blame Australians for being a little confused about the Reserve Bank's messaging on interest rates?
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With the average Australian clearly concerned about the coming rate hikes, what does this mean for the Australian finance sector?
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The rise in interest rates is more severe for current home buyers than in the past due to high property prices.
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Given the modest estimate of living expenses loan assessors usually apply, things could be about to get tight for many borrowers.
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New research has revealed the most in-demand suburbs across the country where as many as 500 potential buyers battle for each property, with the lists dominated by Melbourne and Adelaide locations.
As more Australians than ever sleep in tents and cars, the Chair of the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation has declared Australian housing is facing its most crucial week in a generation.
In a wide-ranging keynote address to the UDIA National Congress 2023, one of Australia’s foremost financial advisors described how lenders are discounting heavily to retain borrowers, predicted a recession, and said late 2024 would be the time to invest in property.
While Melbourne's property prices are still in decline, buyers and real estate investors on a tight budget can still expect to face a daunting challenge.
Housing Minister Julie Collins has announced the government will work with the states and territories to extend the deadline for people to submit their Homebuilder documentation, while funding for homelessness has also been expanded.
With the expectation of an imminent recession growing, API Magazine details five commercial property investment opportunities that can withstand a serious economic downturn.
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