Lending buffers to have limited impact… for now
THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA)’s initial measures to increase lending buffers…
APRA raises lending buffer
THE Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has lifted the minimum interest rate…
Rising shipping costs may push consumer prices higher
SHIPPING costs from China to Australia are now 250% higher than pre-COVID,…
Home owners taking advantage of low rates
PROPERTY refinances hit record highs in Australia during August, beating the record…
Queensland leads national property rebound
THE east coast property market has led the charge in the country’s…
CBA raises serviceability as prices continue to boom
THE Commonwealth Bank has lifted its serviceability floor as rising house prices…
Govt stimulus and low rates keep arrears at bay
THE impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australian home loan arrears are…
Hobart leads national house prices gain
WHILE house prices are continuing to climb, growth is expected to taper…
House prices will surge before moderating
WESTPAC is expecting house prices to surge by 15% in 2021 as…
First home buyers sentiment weaken as house prices soar
EVEN with historic low interest rates, buyer and seller sentiments have fallen…
