Housing affordability in Australia has plummeted to record low levels. According to the 2024 PropTrack Housing Affordability Report, a median household can afford to purchase only 14% of all homes … Read more
As the weather warms and spring fills the air, it’s the perfect time to consider making your home more environmentally friendly – and save money in the process. Your customer-owned … Read more
Investing in property can involve a number of steps. This brief guide runs through everything you might need to know. Australians love investing in property and it’s easy to understand … Read more
by Nicki Hutley, COBA’s Chief Economic Adviser Australia’s house prices, housing affordability, the housing and rental crisis – every day there are new stories in media about the nation’s property … Read more
If you’re struggling to qualify for a loan on your own, there may be other ways to secure your first home. Here are five popular strategies. With property prices still … Read more
Real-estate auctions are often a rite of passage to owning your first home, but they can be stressful without careful preparation and strategy. We have some tips on how to … Read more
While there are many well-publicised hurdles on the road to buying a first home, there’s also support available for Australians looking to get their foot onto the property ladder – … Read more
Saving for a first home deposit is challenging for many buyers, given how quickly property prices have escalated in the past few years. The average home loan in Australia in … Read more
Queensland Country Bank customers, Abbey Walters and Corhan Remfrey have become the first recipients of the Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee (RFHBG). Under the RFHBG, the government guarantees up to … Read more
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