Month: May 2020
A new 5% deposit loan is now on offer for investors
A new 5% deposit loan is now on offer for investors Three of Australia’s big four banks now offer property loans to investors with small deposits – but there is a caveat. For years, the country’s largest bank was only...
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A Perfect Storm Of Positive Indicators
A Perfect Storm Of Positive Indicators It’s been a long time since the underlying indicators were so positive for real estate buyers, notwithstanding higher interest rates. In many ways it’s a perfect storm for property investors, although not so good...
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An update on Queensland’s controversial land tax
An update on Queensland’s controversial land tax The latest news on the Queensland government’s land tax policy proposal, which was set to come into effect in 2023. The Palaszczuk government has now made the decision to place the legislation on...
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APRA relaxes home lending rules
In a move likely to benefit home loan borrowers and reverberate through the wider property market, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority confirmed it will remove the 7 per cent interest rate buffer for residential mortgage lending, “taking effect immediately”. APRA...
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Australia’s Affordable Regional Areas with Growth Prospects: Report
Regional investments in residential, commercial and infrastructure projects over the past 24 months have created alternative options for buyers looking to secure affordable residential opportunities. Despite the nation’s slowing residential sector, affordability continues to be an issue for many buyers,...
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