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Rents keep climbing, but pace is easing

Over the past five years, property investors in Australia have seen significant gains, with the national median rent increasing by 39.7%. However, in July, rent growth slowed to just 0.1%, marking the slowest pace since 2020, according to CoreLogic. While rental prices are still on the rise, the growth rate is beginning to ease across the country.

3 September 2024
Property investors very active in the market

Home loan volumes have significantly increased over the past year, especially among investors. Investors committed to $10.67 billion of mortgages in May, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. That was 29.5% higher than the year before.

20 August 2024
New vendor data shows interesting sales trends

Record property prices are proving to be good news for vendors, with 94.3% of all vendors in the March quarter selling their home for more than they'd originally paid, according to CoreLogic. That was the fourth consecutive quarterly increase and the highest share since 2010.

13 August 2024

Home Loan Essentials

Top 3 ways to finance your renovation

Are you considering renovating? If so, you’re not the only one, because renovations are incredibly popular, with homeowners investing $2.84 billion on alterations and additions in the June 2024 quarter, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Typical costs range from about $2,000 to $5,000 for bedrooms, $15,000 to $30,000 for bathrooms and $25,000 to $50,000 for kitchens, according to JDL Constructions.

5 December 2024
Why 98% of borrowers are going variable right now

The vast majority of home loan customers are currently choosing variable-rate loans over fixed-rate loans.

25 November 2024
Lenders competing strongly for borrowers

Lenders are competing strongly for borrowers, especially those with strong credit profiles. As a result, borrowing activity jumped 18.2% between January 2024 and August 2024, according to the most recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

8 November 2024

Market Trends & Insights

Making the Most of Your Time Overseas: Building Assets Back Home

Many Aussie expats use their time overseas to accelerate financially. Here’s how Australians living abroad are buying property back home and building long-term assets. Moving offers higher earning potential, global career experience, and the ability to accelerate financially in ways you can't back in Australia. Expats also recognise something else- the overseas window is powerful, but it isn’t permanent. This naturally raises the question: "How do I make the most of that time whilst I am here?"

How Aussie Banks Are Stepping Up to Support Borrowers in Tough Times

If you’re an Australian expat navigating life abroad, the last thing you need is uncertainty around your finances back home. Whether you’re living in Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, or beyond, staying on top of your Australian mortgage from overseas isn’t always straightforward - especially during times of personal or financial stress.

25 September 2025
Is It Time to Reassess Your Home Loan? Key Questions for Expats Abroad

In a lending market that’s moving in different directions at once, it's easy to assume that lower rates elsewhere mean it’s time to refinance. But for many expats, the smarter move might not be switching lenders — it’s simply getting clear on where you stand.

15 September 2025

Strategy & Decision Making

Should I buy a house in Australia now or wait for mortgage rates to go down? - expert insights.

Several experts anticipate the Reserve Bank will begin lowering interest rates in the fourth quarter of 2024. So, if you want to enter the market, should you buy now or wait for mortgage rates to go down?

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