Sasha Karen

Home values on the decline, listings keep trending downward

Home values are now starting to slip after last week’s fluctuations across the board, according to the latest CoreLogic data.

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Mon, 19 Mar 2018

Sydney sees stabilising vacancy rates for the month, up for the quarter

The vacancy rate across Sydney has seen signs of stabilisation, according to data from the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW).

HOTSPOTS • Mon, 19 Mar 2018

Does Melbourne have good long-term prospects?

Holding on to a property in the short-term is nice, but some serious gains are available to those who hold on to a property for the long-term. Some experts claim ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 16 Mar 2018

Where the Australian dream is at, and where it’s going

The Australian love for property and the Australian dream of home ownership are quite unique, but what’s the reasoning behind that love? Experts weigh in on this, as well ...

HOTSPOTS • Fri, 16 Mar 2018

Investor loan rate rises linked to APRA benchmarks: ACCC

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has released an interim report into the “opaque pricing” of Australia’s five biggest banks, which reveal APRA’s ...

FINANCE • Thu, 15 Mar 2018

Suburbs with the highest and lowest turnover revealed

Wondering why your property sold incredibly quickly, or hasn’t moved in ages? Your property just might be in one of these suburbs.

HOTSPOTS • Thu, 15 Mar 2018

Capital cities see property prices rise except for one, vacancy rates down in most

A new report from the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) shows every single capital city except for one experienced price growth over the 2017 December quarter.

HOTSPOTS • Wed, 14 Mar 2018

The worst and best ways to make an offer to an agent

Selling agents are some of the few standing in your way to purchasing a new property. What do they absolutely love, and what will place you in their bad books?

INVESTOR STRATEGY • Wed, 14 Mar 2018

LMI: How you can avoid this trap from the banks

Lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) is a quicker way of getting your hands on a property but going along with it could spell bad news in the long run if you fall into a ...

FINANCE • Tue, 13 Mar 2018