With property prices expected to ‘bottom out’, is now your time to buy?

By Ceyda Erem · Thursday, 25 July 2019 · 3 min read

Fact Checked

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest property news, you’ll know that the property market has seen better days. But with prices expected to ‘bottom out’ in the coming months, many potential buyers across the country could be tossing up about whether now is the right time to make their move.

“If you’re in Sydney or Melbourne, there are a number of factors that make now a good time to buy,” said Mozo property expert, Steve Jovcevski.

“The serviceability ratio has been reduced, so it’s easier to show you can service debt and get a home loan - clearance rates are also high, which shows strength in the market. Auction levels are also low, which means there are less available properties which puts pressure on buyers with less options thus pushing up prices, plus there’s a high demand for older apartments now because of all the recent defects on some new apartment buildings.”

So if you’re an Aussie who believes there’s no time like the present, you’re going to need the right home loan as part of your home buying arsenal. But no matter if you’re currently on the hunt for your dream home or are ready to make an offer, we’ve got five great places to start.

Mozo may receive payment if you click products on our site. Mozo does not compare the entire market.

Important disclosures and comparison rate warning*

Important disclosures

Advertiser disclosure

Our goal at Mozo is to help you make smart financial decisions and our award-winning comparison tools and services are provided free of charge. As a marketplace business, we do earn money from advertising and this page features products with Go To Site links and/or other paid links where the provider pays us a fee if you go to their site from ours, or you take out a product with them. You do not pay any extra for using our service.

We are proud of the tools and information we provide and unlike some other comparison sites, we also include the option to search all the products in our database, regardless of whether we have a commercial relationship with the providers of those products or not.

'Sponsored', 'Hot deal' and 'Featured Product' labels denote products where the provider has paid to advertise more prominently.

'Mozo sort order' refers to the initial sort order and is not intended in any way to imply that particular products are better than others. You can easily change the sort order of the products displayed on the page.

We provide only general advice

Mozo provides general product information. We don't consider your personal objectives, financial situation or needs and we aren't recommending any specific product to you. You should make your own decision after reading the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or offer documentation, or seeking independent advice. It is also advised to review Target Market Determination(TMD) of products that you are considering. The TMD can be found on the provider's website.

Comparison rate warning

WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. The comparison rate displayed is for a secured loan with monthly principal and interest repayments for $150,000 over 25 years.

How Initial Monthly Repayments figures are estimated

Initial monthly repayment figures are estimates only, based on the advertised rate. You can change the loan amount and term in the input boxes at the top of this table. Rates, fees and charges and therefore the total cost of the loan may vary depending on your loan amount, loan term, and credit history. Actual repayments will depend on your individual circumstances and interest rate changes.

loans.com.au - Smart Home Loan 80

Competitive 3.03% variable rate (3.05% comparison rate*)
No application or ongoing fees
Free extra repayments and redraw facility

Find out more

If you’re a strong believer that your home loan should work with you, not against you, check out the loans.com.au Smart Home Loan. With a highly competitive 3.03% variable rate (3.05% comparison rate*) and no application or ongoing fees, the Smart Home Loan keeps costs to a minimum. Though there is no offset account with this loan, you are able to cut down on interest in other ways, such as the free extra repayments feature. A free redraw option is also available with this loan. Just keep in mind there is a $300 settlement and $220 valuation fee to budget for.

Athena - Liberate Variable Home Loan

3.09% variable rate (3.05% comparison rate*)
0.01% loyalty discount for the first five years
Zero fees

Find out more

Zero. Zilch. Nada. Also known as the number of fees you’ll pay with the Athena Variable Home Loan. Aside from zero fees, refinancers could have access to the super low 3.09% variable rate (3.05% comparison rate*). Free extra repayments are also available as well as a redraw option, so you can withdraw these additional payments at any time, for any reason. Plus, for the first five years of your loan, you’ll receive a 0.01% loyalty discount so long as you make your repayments on time.

UBank - UHomeLoan - Discount Offer

3.34% variable rate for loans over $200K (3.34% comparison rate*)
Double 2019 Mozo Experts Choice Award winner
Free extra repayments

Find out more

Last but certainly not least on our list is UBank and its UHomeLoan. If you’re borrowing over $200K, you could receive the low 3.34% variable rate (3.34% comparison rate*) - for loans under $200K, the rate increases to 3.49% (3.49% comparison rate*). This double Mozo Experts Choice Award winner also offers zero fees and free extra repayments, making it a great choice for borrowers looking to cut down on interest and save where they can.

HSBC - Discounted Home Value Loan

Competitive 3.27% variable rate (3.28% comparison rate*)
Multiple 2019 Mozo Experts Choice Award winner
Unlimited extra repayments

Find out more

If you’ve been on the hunt for a loan that’s all about delivering great value, then you need to check out the HSBC Home Value Loan. Offering a competitive 3.27% variable rate (3.28% comparison rate*) and no application or ongoing fees, the Home Value Loan can help keep costs low. Plus with unlimited extra repayments and a redraw facility (free online) in your corner, there’s heaps of flexibility. And did we mention the Home Value Loan won three 2019 Mozo Experts Choice Awards?

But that’s just some of the hot home loan offers floating around, head on over to our home loan comparison tool to compare more options.

^* WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. The comparison rate displayed is for a secured loan with monthly principal and interest repayments for $150,000 over 25 years.

^** Initial monthly repayment figures are estimates only, based on the advertised rate. You can change the loan amount and term in the input boxes at the top of this table. Rates, fees and charges and therefore the total cost of the loan may vary depending on your loan amount, loan term, and credit history. Actual repayments will depend on your individual circumstances and interest rate changes.

^See information about the Mozo Experts Choice Home Loan Awards

While we pride ourselves on covering a wide range of products, we don't cover every product in the market. If you decide to apply for a product through our website, you will be dealing directly with the provider of that product and not with Mozo.