Higher rates deter borrowers from refinancing
THE surge in refinancing driven by low-interest fixed-rate loans has wound down…
Property settlements increase despite interest rates
REFINANCING activity moderated across Australia in the March quarter, but there was…
Cash still king when it comes to buying property
MANY buyers have remained immune to the recent interest rate hike cycle,…
Rates remain on hold, extended pause on the cards?
THE Reserve Bank of Australia has given Australians another small reprieve, keeping…
Commercial and residential property settlements tumble
AFTER the record highs seen in FY22, property settlement volumes were down…
COVID budget repair hits property investors and holiday home owners
VICTORIANS owning second properties, including investment properties and holiday homes, will be…
Vic spurs commercial and industrial sales by abolishing stamp duty
THE Victorian government will abolish stamp duty charges for commercial and industrial…
Property industry responds to budget as housing bill stalls
AS the Greens slapped down a Senate vote on Labor’s $10 billion…
Rising rates drag down property settlements
IN a year of record interest rate rises, Australia recorded an aggregate…
Homeowners rush to refinance
A RECORD number of property refinances were completed across the country during…
