Ubank takes the reins of neobank 86 400, reveals new look and products
Ubank, an Australian direct bank owned by National Australia Bank (NAB), today unveiled a new look following their absorption of neobank 86 400.
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Post rate hike property search: What can $1 million get you in a capital city?
Wherever you look you’ll find that the median house price in most Australian capital cities has moved closer to one million dollars.
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5 killer lenders that could save you a fortune
Many Australians are focussing on reducing household costs right now, and saving on interest repayments by switching to a better value home loan or personal loan is a great place to start.
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Rising interest rates aren’t the only reason why it’s harder to get a home loan
To ease the inflation currently bearing down on the economy, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has finally begun tightening monetary policy, lifting the official cash rate by increments of 25-50 basis points over the last three months.
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The new magic home loan number: Are you paying too much?
Mortgage repayments are the biggest household expense for many Australians, and also a prime target for big potential savings, especially now that interest rates are on rise.
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Slowing auction rates indicate red-hot Australian housing market might be cooling down
Alongside another unseasonable spate of rainfall, the flash-hot Australian housing sector has experienced a week of cooling off.
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Green home market check-in: Aussies keen for sustainable houses, but price affordability may hold them back
With Australian homes producing 13% of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions, it’s no surprise that Aussies are keen to find greener options for their property and finances.
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Home loan costs skyrocketing: will the RBA hike the cash rate in July?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has responded swiftly to soaring economic inflation, hiking the official cash rate 0.75% in the last two months alone. The movements brought interest rates back up to pre-pandemic levels and spelled much anxiety for home loan borrowers, many of whom were already feeling the squeeze from the rising cost of living.
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Property market check-in: Aussies are searching for granny flats and gardens, shows new report
The pandemic’s influence on the property market is being felt in more ways than one, shows a new report from Domain on the NSW housing market.
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First home buyers in NSW get land tax option - how does it work?
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has confirmed that eligible first-time borrowers will have the option of paying stamp duty or an annual land tax, starting 16 January, 2023.
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