Mortgage News Archive - January 2008
Will property crumble too?
THE elephant in the room in Australia is where do property prices go from here? More
January 23, 2008
Melbourne property catching up to Sydney
MELBOURNE is caught up in a property boom reminiscent of the Sydney market five years ago, with house values in the Victorian city surging 25 per cent last year. More
January 25, 2008
ATO warns on rental property claims
PEOPLE who plan to dive into the investment property market this year are being warned by the Australian Taxation Office to avoid making mistakes. More
January 14, 2008
Why your home loan is rising
EVERYONE seems to be talking about sub-prime and the global credit crisis. Now Australia's banks are blaming it on the rising cost of home loans. More
January 13, 2008
The rise of the 40-yr mortgage
IMAGINE being shackled for 40 years, knowing that most murderers don't do as much time as that. More
January 9, 2008
Affordability crisis to continue
THE latest building approvals figures suggest the housing affordability crisis is here to stay, with no relief in sight for renters and first home buyers. More
January 8, 2008
Exit fees squeeze loan churners
EARLY exit fees on home loans can cost you thousands of dollars, but they can be avoided. More
January 7, 2008
Broker reform can't be fast-tracked
THE New South Wales opposition had called for the fast-tracking of new laws to eliminate dodgy mortgage brokers. More
January 7, 2008
Rents likely to increase in 2008
INCREASING demand and lower vacancy rates will cause rents to increase during 2008, the Real Estate Institute of Australia predicts. More
January 4, 2008