A property’s cost may be affected by the size, shape and location of the land it sits on. Having property with a lot of land doesn’t immediately equal having high property value though. There are several factors that come into play when assessing the land-to-asset ratio. But the most important is location.
Property prices have skyrocketed over the last year, but recent lockdowns have caused a ripple of uncertainty in the market which could be a precursor to a brief period of that price growth plateauing. And if you’ve already had your eye on house sale listings for a while, this movement might have you thinking about investing.
Whether you are buying or selling a home, going through this process alone isn’t always easy. With the help of a real estate agent, your chances of finding the best possible results may increase.
Westpac made several changes to its home loans suite today, most notably cutting the discounted variable rate on its Flexi First Option by 20 basis points for both owner occupiers and investors.
Online bank UBank has announced a number of variable and fixed home loan rate changes for property investors.
Great Southern Bank, formerly CUA, recently announced it has reached carbon neutral status following independent certification of its 7,500 tonne carbon offsetting program.
One thing that’s gone missing from our average week is small talk at the barbecue.
With housing prices skyrocketing in all the capital cities in Australia, it’s safe to assume that buying a house by yourself won’t happen. So maybe you could start by daydreaming about teaming up with your friends.
ANZ has become the latest lender to offer a lender's mortgage insurance (LMI) exemption to eligible home loan borrowers, with doctors, accountants and lawyers among a list of professionals who could benefit from the waiver.
A major move is in the works in the customer-owned banking scene as Toowoomba-based Heritage Bank and Adelaide-based People’s Choice Credit Union are currently looking to join forces.