Rate cuts likely to bring more first-home buyers to the market — REIA
The prospect of further rate cuts later this year would help stabilise the housing market
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NAB to compensate more overcharged home-loan borrowers
The bank failed to link offset accounts to broker-originated loans, resulting in borrowers paying more in interest
Housing minister unveils plans to boost affordable housing
Gone are the days when developers take advantage of Commonwealth land, the minister says
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Rate cuts likely to bring more first-home buyers to the market — REIA
The prospect of further rate cuts later this year would help stabilise the housing market
NAB to compensate more overcharged home-loan borrowers
The bank failed to link offset accounts to broker-originated loans, resulting in borrowers paying more in interest
Why the rate cut could be bad news for first-home buyers
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Western Australia still amongst the most affordable housing markets
Keystart changes, easing lending rules, and the RBA’s rate cuts are expected to drive more demand in the state
Housing minister unveils plans to boost affordable housing
Gone are the days when developers take advantage of Commonwealth land, the minister says
Construction sector weakens as financing eases
But recent market developments could boost lending to home-building in the months to come, experts believe