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Aussie leads the way and cuts interest rates

Aussie Home Loans has slashed its standard variable rate 100 basis points to 6.65 per cent for new and existing borrowers, following yesterday’s fall in official rates by the Reserve Bank

Property outlook for 2009

Opinion is sharply divided on the outlook for property prices in 2009. While the negatives outnumber the positives, on balance, the market is unlikely to fall more than 10-20 percent, nor rise more than five percent.

First Home Owners grant – is now the time to buy?

The Federal Government has doubled the First Home Owners Grant to $14,000 from $7,000, and tripled the grant for newly built homes to $21,000, injecting $1.5 billion into the property market.

How the financial crisis impacts Australian homeowners

If you can hold on to your job, then the easing in interest rates can only spell good news for current and potential home buyers.

Outlook for rates and your mortgage

Fixing your home loan can sometimes prove a millstone. While it might give you peace of mind knowing exactly how much money you will be paying month in and month out till the end of the loan term, you can end up paying seriously over the odds if rates are falling.

Potential growth areas in Australia

As the global finance crisis unravels, the impacts are yet to be fully felt in the Australian property market. But if you are looking at buying, find out which areas some experts tip.

Strategies for a brave new property world

All eyes are on Australia’s property market after the global financial crisis. It is the bellwether of Australia’s emotional health and there are few who would argue that prices are inflated and affordability is low.

Ten reasons not to listen to your mates in the pub

Australian property owners have observed the recent global financial crisis nervously from the sidelines. Concerns that a recession-led rise in unemployment will affect rents and property prices are well-founded.

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