Author: Otto Dargan
How To Purchase A Home Despite The High Cost Of Living
It definitely costs more to live these days. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has confirmed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.9% in the December 2022 quarter, which took annual inflation to 7.8% — the highest level since March 1990. Research from UBS also revealed...
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The Fastest And Slowest Selling Suburbs In Australia
Whether you are ready to invest in a property now, or you’re waiting to snap up a bargain on a home to live in, the right location is always critical. Property in popular suburbs will appreciate in value more quickly, can generate strong rental income, and will have a good...
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Property Market Predictions 2023: Will The Interest Rates Go Up?
The year 2022 has been turbulent in the property market. Interest rates have soared to a level not seen in the past 10 years. Home prices are falling sharply to record lows. CoreLogic’s annual Best of the Best report stated that successive interest rate rises, surging inflation,...
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6 Trends To Look Out For In 2023
As we approach the new year, there are a few important things for homebuyers and investors to keep in mind for the next 12 months and beyond. The market has been tumultuous this year. The cash rate started at a historic low of 0.1% and ended with a 10-year high of 3.10%....
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9 Tips For Homebuyers & Mortgage Holders To Celebrate Christmas
It’s December, Christmas is near, but the festive mood is not as joyous as it should be for many. Australians have faced eight straight cash rate increases since May 2022. The joy of Christmas is fading away for mortgage holders and would-be homeowners who aren’t sure...
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First Home Buyers Looking For Alternative Ways To Enter The Property Market
The prices of homes are declining, but it is providing little relief for those looking to buy their first home, the First Home Buyer Report 2022 by Helia revealed. Affordability is the biggest obstacle to buying a home, the report states, as 68% of FHBs cited it in this survey. The...
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Is 2023 A Good Time To Invest In Property?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has raised the cash rate to 2.85% with its latest 25-basis-point hike, the seventh monthly rate rise in a row. The RBA is expected to keep it up until it puts a lid on persistently high and rising inflation. These hikes have slugged borrowers...
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518 Suburbs Where Buying A Home Is Cheaper Than Renting
With a substantial increase in rents across Australia, it has become cheaper to buy a home than rent in hundreds of suburbs around the country. In 518 Australian suburbs, the monthly repayment on a home loan is lower than the average monthly rent. Amid the rapidly increasing...
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