Property owners and prospective first home buyers are increasingly in need of clear guidance on home lending as the housing markets in Melbourne and Sydney begin to cool, says the Housing Industry Association.
With housing values falling across half of Australia's capital cities over the past year it can be all too easy to forget many regions are doing well. Here's where property prices have recently experienced healthy growth.
It's an unfortunate fact of life: as you grow older, your memory is likely to fade. While you'll probably be forgiven for forgetting the odd anniversary, the stakes are much higher when it comes to keeping track of your finances.
It may seem as though every time you open a newspaper there's another story about the sky falling in on the property market. But here's why it's being labelled the “house price fall we had to have”.
Just like a Melbourne Cup winner tearing down the outside, the October 31 tax deadline can quickly rush up on you. As the Australian Tax Office can fine those who fail to get theirs in on time, it might be time to get cracking.
Buying a house by the sea in a little known coastal town is no longer reserved for retirees. New research shows that those flocking to coastal towns are now predominately young families.
We all know that choosing the perfect investment and getting the timing right are both critical. What people often overlook, however, is selecting the right investment ownership model.
A question we often get goes something along the lines of: 'I make my repayments on time, and I save $1,000 per month, why is the bank saying I can’t service a loan?' Here's how banks conduct loan serviceability.
Many people only pay their bills on time to avoid being slugged with late fees and a bad credit rating. But a big change this month means that you can now be rewarded for timely repayments.
It's a morbid thought that many of us tend to shy away from, but end-of-life financial planning is a crucial stage in any wealth-building plan.