Tiny 14 sqm homes get the go ahead
If we were to tell you that 14 sqm homes was the future of the Great Australian Dream you would probably get angry and close this article right now. But they aren’t (as far as we know). The Tiny Homes…
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How to help your kids into their first home and save thousands on their mortgage
Etienne Rizzo, the Director of FHBA Services Community member Deposit Assure, explores how parents can help their children achieve the Great Australia Dream of home ownership. The article was originally written for parents, baby boomers & retirees. Disclaimer: Please note…
Special Investigation: How banks maximise their profits (at your expense!)
FHBA Mortgage Broker Ray Simpson from Sydney provides an exclusive insight into how the banks maximise their profits at the expense of borrowers! Disclaimer: Please note our website, including this article, is in no shape or form designed to replace the…
Record high clearance rate for the year
The auction clearance rate rose to a new yearly high of 75% during the August 6th – 7th weekend according to CoreLogic RP Data (based on preliminary results). There was 1,517 auctions around the country this week. How did my city fair? Based on the…
How to prepare for your first meeting with a Mortgage Broker
So you think you’re ready to get your first home loan and you’ve heard (perhaps from a friend or a family member) that you should talk to a mortgage broker about financing your first home loan? Well you have heard right. A mortgage…
Cash rate falls to new record low
Earlier this afternoon the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board decided to cut the official cash rate to a record low 1.5%. The RBA noted in their press release that recent data showed inflation to be “quite low” and that “this is expected…
Auction clearance rates on the rise: CoreLogic RP Data
The preliminary auction clearance rate rose to 74.% (up from 68%) during the July 30 – 31 weekend according to CoreLogic RP Data. This was based on 1,585 auctions around the country. How did my city fair? Based on the preliminary…
What steps do I need to take to buy my first home?
Once a first home buyer has saved a deposit and found a home they would like to put an offer in for, there are two common problems first timers face: What steps do I need to do to purchase a desired home successfully? Who…
FHBA New Homes of the Week: 27 July 2016 (20th Edition)
This week we showcase our 20th edition (yes it has been 20 weeks already!) of FHBA New Homes of The Week.
FHBA partners with Mortgage Australia to launch an Australian first service
We are pleased to announce that today we are launching with Mortgage Australia (our latest partner) a new service dedicated to first home buyers across Australia. Recently, many of our blog readers (500 to be exact!) completed our national first…