Regional House Prices Still Growing Strongly
The housing boom is far from over in the regions, with prices in some areas expected to rise by another 20 per cent this year as demand continues to outstrip supply, experts say.
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Rate Rise Won’t Dent Blue Chip Confidence
Intergenerational report Policymakers are betting on low rates and solid growth, writes Ronald Mizen.
Highly Leveraged Areas Likely To Fall Faster
House prices in areas where a large portion of households took low-deposit mortgages could be at risk of faster and bigger declines if homeowners find it tough to meet their increased mortgage repayments.
House Rents Jump 20pc Despite A Rise In Vacancies
The squeeze on rental accommodation around the country eased slightly in April, with vacancy rates rising 0.1 percentage points to 1.1 per cent in the first increase since the start of the year.
These Lenders Will Save You Money
Refinancing Home owners looking for a better rate should not overlook smaller outfits they’ve never heard of, writes Lucy Dean.
Rising Rents Drive Home Buying
Rapidly rising rents could push some aspiring homeowners to pull the trigger on buying a home, despite higher mortgage rates and inflated house prices, experts say.
Sellers Rattled As Rate Rise Sparks House Sales Dive
Auction clearance rates fell sharply across most capital cities as the first interest rate rise in more than 11 years unnerved buyers who are worried about the impact of higher mortgage costs on their household budgets.
Ease The Rate Rise Squeeze
Home loans Whether you’re an owner-occupier or investor (even via your DIY super fund), you can use these strategies to help handle interest rate rises, writes Duncan Hughes.