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Spike in mortgage deferrals recorded amid lockdowns
One state accounted for more than two thirds of home loan deferrals over the past month
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Calls for HomeBuilder-style grant to encourage housing sustainability
It's hoped the grant will help homeowners and investors with properties in disaster-prone areas
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Commonwealth Bank raises fixed mortgage rates
The big four bank has increased a number of its fixed home loan rates and more lenders are expected to follow
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Neobank 86 400 rolls out 85% LVR loans with no LMI
The bank also dropped rates on a range of its owner occupier and investment home loans by up to 25 basis points
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11 Steps in buying a house
Buying a home can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. By following these 11 steps you can make the home buying process as easy and painless as possible
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How much does it cost to sell your home?
You're probably aware of the costs of buying a home, but do you know how much it costs to sell one?
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Victoria urged to lift ban on home inspections
The Victorian real estate body is calling for one-on-one inspections to be permitted as the current ban on home inspections has renters and buyers "flying blind"
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Borrowers turning to non-majors for new home loans
Only one state still has big banks as dominant players in the new mortgage segment
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More Aussies bulk up their savings
Australians’ financial comfort level has reached its peak over the first six months of the year
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Renting vs buying in WA: 10 Perth suburbs where it’s cheaper to buy than rent
With interest rates at historic lows, paying down a home loan is cheaper than renting in over 100 suburbs in WA
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Home buyers retreat as lockdowns hamper activity
All areas of spending, save for one, were on a downtrend over the recent month
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Rate watch: Some of the best variable home loans for August 2021
It may be wise for borrowers to check out their options in the current market to make sure they are getting the best deals
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Homebuyers most optimistic in WA, South Australia
NAB’s latest report has identified the areas in WA and SA where it's cheaper to buy than rent
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Homeowners turn asset rich as gains in property values outpace wages
Houses are earning more than their homeowners are in one in three suburbs
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UBank cuts variable rate, hikes 5-year fixed rate
UBank has become the latest lender to make changes to its investor interest rates
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Renovations on the rise in Northern Territory, Victoria
Property owners are spending more on kitchen renovations
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How can buyers take advantage of the growing price gap between houses and units?
House prices have grown significantly higher than unit prices amid the current market conditions
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One in four Aussies uncertain on where mortgage rates will go
One in four Aussies uncertain on where mortgage rates will go
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Why some Aussies are unwilling to refinance their mortgages
A share of borrowers admitted to not having reviewed their home loans over the past year
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Westpac unveils sub-2% introductory rate
The bank also made some changes to its fixed rates and investment offerings
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