Housing affordability now at its worst in 30 years – PropTrack
Affordability the toughest for lower-income households and FHBs Housing affordability is now at its worst level in at least three decades, with affordability in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania the toughest, according to the latest PropTrack report. The...
Another welcomed cash rate hold as Lowe departs
The central bank has announced its decision to hold the official cash rate as the RBA governor wraps up his tenure. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to hold the official cash rate at 4.1 per cent, in a decision that was widely expected by the...
Spending to ‘slow significantly’ as mortgage repayments rise: AMP
While accumulated household savings are helping cushion impact of high rates, consumer spending is set to slow as borrowers approach record-high mortgage repayments. Over the next 12 months, consumer spending is set to “slow significantly” as excess savings dwindle...
Is competition driving the drop in cashbacks?
ANZ, MFAA comment on offer reduction ANZ has explained the rationale behind its decision to reduce its home loan cashback offer, citing competition as a contributing factor. According to RateCity.com.au data on Tuesday, the number of lenders cashback offers in the...