housing affordability
231 results tagged housing affordability:
Why I’m not giving my kids a house deposit
How many sweaty shifts at KFC is your child going to volunteer for if they know they've already got the keys to their first home dangling in front of them?
The first-home buyer concession that could drive up prices 16%
Allowing couples to withdraw $40,000 of their super to buy a home could drive up property prices in capital cities by up to 16%.
Ask Paul: My fiancee and I are in our 50s and still renting
Phil and his fiancee are still renting in their 50s and would like to buy a property close to Sydney, but are they eligible for first home buyer grants?
The mistake you’re making when saving up for a house deposit
Young Aussies saving up a deposit for their first home are overlooking one important thing when it comes to their finances.
Stamp duty vs. land tax: which one would cost you more?
The NSW Government's proposal to ditch stamp duty in favour of land tax has been welcomed, but one group of property buyers would end up paying more.
What soaring property prices could mean for first home buyers
Australian property values strengthened nation-wide through January, but what does this mean for first home buyers?
Don’t expect rates to rise until at least 2024: RBA
The property market is surging on the back of low interest rates, and the Reserve Bank says the cash rate will remain at its current low for at least three years.
What to do when your adult kids won’t move out
What can you do when your grown kids say they are living at home to save money but instead have great wardrobes and take expensive holidays?
What the Federal Budget means for property investors
The recent Federal Budget included important changes designed to support the property market, so what opportunities are out there for investors?
There’s a pandemic – is spring still the best time to sell property?
There is a long-held maxim in the property market to "sell in spring". But is it true, and does it apply during this year's pandemic?