Property
The truth about renting in your 60s
Couples who rent in retirement will need more than $1 million in assets, half a million more than debt-free homeowners, according to new research.
Can I buy my first investment property at 50?
Australia's frenetic housing market has priced out some investors until later in life. So is 50 too old to start investing in property?
Victoria axes stamp duty for first home buyers
Other state governments, in particular NSW, will be watching Victoria closely to see whether this initiative will have the reverse effect by increasing demand for housing when supply simply can't keep pace.
Is video replacing inspections for property buyers?
More and more real estate agents are using video as part of their marketing campaigns to sell properties. So what does it mean for buyers?
Should seniors receive stamp duty concessions?
Forget stamp duty concessions for first-home buyers. The answer to the housing affordability issue could be a tax break for empty nesters aged over 70.
Why the fall in property listings is a cause for concern
The words "property oversupply" have been bandied around a lot, but recent data shows most markets actually have an undersupply of listings.
Three rights you need to know as a renter
A survey has painted a bleak picture of the rental market, with tenants reporting discrimination and poorly maintained properties. But renters have rights.
Investors feel pinch amid lending crackdown
CBA will suspend new lending for investors looking to refinance as part of a crackdown on investor lending, believed to be behind housing's rapid growth.
Perfect match: which home loan feature is for you?
Finding the right home loan is like finding the right partner. What are you looking for?
Cheapest home loan rates on the market
While the rest of us wait for an eventual rate increase, the banks don't appear to be as complacent. Where are the cheapest home loan rates?
