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Opinion
Opinion
How to ease repayment pain now rates could be higher for longer
There are still ways to combat the renewed prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates if you make the right moves.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Opinion
Affordable housing
Demountable homes: Mirvac’s $1 billion answer to housing crisis
The property development giant has made a large investment in a bet on the housing crisis being stronger for longer.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
Hip pocket
Peering over a mortgage cliff? Here’s how to refinance your home loan
If your low fixed-rate loan is ending, or you’re just looking to save some money each month, here are some tips on how to best manage the refinancing process.
- by Dominic Powell
CBA mulls next move in mortgage war after losing share to rivals
Commonwealth Bank chair Paul O’Malley says the nation’s biggest mortgage lender plans to defend its turf after rivals Westpac and ANZ claimed market share.
- by Clancy Yeates
Opinion
Investing
Owning property is an uphill battle, but it’s one worth fighting
For years, homeownership has been something Australians have relied on. But it’s a dream that’s becoming increasingly unrealistic.
- by Victoria Devine
RBA says some non-bank home lenders are cutting loan standards
The RBA says some non-bank lenders are trying to overcome a tough environment by targeting higher-risk customers and cutting lending standards.
- by Clancy Yeates
Home loan mistakes to avoid during the cost of living crunch
Some banks are poring over applicants’ recent bank statements to ensure they can afford to service a loan at today’s higher interest rates.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Opinion
Opinion
The odds may be against us, but buying a house is still an attainable dream
While the trajectory of the Australian property market over the last few decades has been unprecedented, not all hope is lost.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Opinion
The best available mortgage saving borrowers $505 a month
When you choose a new mortgage, there are some key questions to ask yourself upfront.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Perth loan scheme to pump apartments into Metronet areas a ‘massive failure’
New figures reveal a pilot home loan scheme introduced by the state to incentivise urban infill has failed to attract homebuyers into purchasing apartments.
- by Sarah Brookes and Hamish Hastie
Struggling to buy a home? This graph shows why you’re not alone
In several past property booms, first home buyer activity has been steady. But that wasn’t the case in the past three years.
- by Jim Malo