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AMP Bank says no more investor home loan lending

Last updated Wednesday, 29 January 2020

Over the past week, we’ve seen Australian banks increase their interest rates and LVR requirements for investor home loan applications, in an attempt to reduce their investment home loan portfolio growth.

Melbourne property developments from just $2,000 with Real Estate Equity Crowdfunding

Monday, 27 July 2015

Estate Baron, which was recently launched in Melbourne, is an equity crowdfunding platform that allows people to invest directly in Melbourne property developments with as little as $2,000.

Rising ANZ loan rates to dampen investor lending growth

Friday, 24 July 2015

In a bid to further rein in investor lending growth ANZ has increased variable and fixed rates on residential investment property loans.

First home buyers face a decade of saving to muster a deposit

Tuesday, 21 July 2015

As if house prices aren’t daunting enough, Mozo calculations show those looking to buy a property are in for a decade of squirrelling away their pennies just to afford the average deposit.

Home loan approvals drop, as banks tighten lending requirements

Monday, 13 July 2015

The demand for home loans slumped to a two-year low last month, despite the historically low interest rate environment.

Housing “more attractive” than renting: RBA researcher says Australian house prices 30% undervalued

Thursday, 9 July 2015

Despite recent concerns of a housing bubble, a senior Reserve Bank researcher says Australian house prices are 30% undervalued- the widest gap in three decades.

Building approvals reach record heights as housing affordability challenges remain

Thursday, 2 July 2015

As the housing affordability debate continues, the latest data from the ABS reveals that building approvals have reached a new record over the past 12 months despite a small dip in approvals in May.

New home sales drop by 2.3% in May

Tuesday, 30 June 2015

While the Australian property market has been thriving over 2015, new home sales saw a slump over May, according to research by HIA. This is the first time that the HIA New Home Sales Report has found a fall in new home sales over 2015, dropping by 2.3%.

Victoria and Tasmania home to Australia’s most affordable suburbs

Monday, 29 June 2015

Australia’s top five most affordable suburbs for houses are in Victoria and Tasmania, while the most affordable units can be found in South Australia, Victoria and NSW revealed a new analysis of the Australian property market.

Higher property prices indirectly benefit other industries

Wednesday, 24 June 2015

While the debate over rising property prices rages on, it is also worth noting that housing costs don’t just affect home owners and buyers. In fact, according to IBISWorld, housing prices also have a palpable impact on other industries such as construction, retail and motor vehicle industries.

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