As the number of customers falling behind on their repayments rises,the watchdog says too many people in hardship are finding it hard to get help.
Apartments offer a more achievable alternative for those looking for a way into the property market,but there are a few factors to consider before signing on the dotted line.
With rate cuts now not likely until next year,anyone who hasn’t already optimised their interest really ought to.
Financial strain has caused some Melbourne homeowners to reach a tipping point and list their home for urgent sale.
I have long been of the “help sooner rather than later” view,but if you hand over a lump sum to your children,is it going to be a gift or a loan?
The cost of buying a house is nearly double that of a unit,making it much harder than a generation ago to move on from a first home.
The big banks are rethinking how much risk they can take when it comes to lending,as some say that excessive regulation is only helping wealthy borrowers while others miss out.
Two years of high inflation and rising interest rates has slashed our spending power. These charts show by how much.
A string of popular spots are cheaper than a year ago – but in other neighbourhoods,prices are only getting more expensive.
The average home buyer’s budget has been slashed by about 30 per cent over the past two years,but there’s little sign of house prices following suit.
The economy in 2023 survived a surge in people moving from fixed to variable rate mortgages. But there are doubts whether it can do it again in 2024.