Author: Otto Dargan

Regional Home Guarantee | Buy In Regional Areas With A 5% Deposit

personOtto Dargan access_timeMarch 30, 2022

During the federal budget announcement, the government revealed it will expand its existing home buyer schemes and will introduce a new scheme for regional home buyers later this year. What Is The Regional Home Guarantee? The new Regional Home Guarantee will provide...

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House Prices Still Rising | February 2022 Property Market Update

personOtto Dargan access_timeMarch 4, 2022

House Price Update CoreLogic data revealed housing values experienced a 0.6% gain in February 2022. This was the 17th consecutive increase but was the slowest growth experienced since October 2020. Brisbane and Adelaide experienced the strongest housing market conditions....

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Biggest Boom In Property Prices Since 1989

personOtto Dargan access_timeFebruary 4, 2022

CoreLogic data revealed that housing values rose 1.1% in January 2022. Property prices jumped by 22.4% over the last 12 months, which was the biggest annual increase since the year to June 1989. A typical Australian home now costs $131,326 more than a year ago. What Happened...

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Where Are The Best Places To Invest In 2022?

personOtto Dargan access_timeJanuary 13, 2022

To determine the top 10 places to invest in 2022, ME Bank commissioned research from Ethos Urban. The coveted list assists all Australians looking to make the most of low interest rates and their increased savings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Qualitative and quantitative...

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Property Market Predictions 2022 | Home Loan Experts

personOtto Dargan access_timeJanuary 11, 2022

CoreLogic data revealed that Australian housing values were 1% higher in December 2021 than a month earlier, slowing down from a 1.3% rise in November 2021. The growth momentum slowed down sharply in Sydney and Melbourne. Both cities recorded their softest reading since...

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Where Are The Most Affordable Places In Australia?

personOtto Dargan access_timeDecember 16, 2021

The ANZ CoreLogic Affordability Report analysed data from the end of the March 2020 and June 2021 quarters for more than 130 areas in Australia. The report shows a decline in housing affordability, creating a bigger challenge for first-home hopefuls. The report analysed data...

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Regional Property Price Growth Doubles That Of Capital Cities

personOtto Dargan access_timeDecember 8, 2021

CoreLogic data shows housing values moved 1.3% higher in November 2021. This is the 14th consecutive month of positive growth. National housing values are 22.2% higher over the past 12 months. The rise adds approximately $126,700 to the median value of an Australian home. Figure:...

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Housing Values Edge 1.5% Higher, But Growth Is Easing

personOtto Dargan access_timeNovember 8, 2021

CoreLogic data shows housing values rose 1.5% in October 2021. However, Australia’s property market is slowly experiencing a loss from its peak monthly growth momentum of 2.8% in March 2021. Now, the growth rate is at 1.5%. Even though the monthly pace of growth is easing,...

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5 Reasons Why You Should Buy An Apartment As Your First Home

personOtto Dargan access_timeNovember 8, 2021

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How To Beat An Investor Trying To Buy A House?

personOtto Dargan access_timeNovember 4, 2021

The Australian housing market is highly competitive and crowded with experienced investors. First home buyers often find it daunting. Long-time investors have advantages in knowledge and financial capabilities. However, there are ways for first home buyers to outbid them. How...

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