PropertyMash Research

What does the June interest rate hike mean for you? Let’s break it down

For most people, the first Tuesday of the month is not an important day. For anyone who has an interest in economic, finance, property and other related industries, it can be one of the most...

A ‘difficult’ day for homeowners as Treasurer Jim Chalmers predicts more pain before inflation is brought under control

The federal Treasurer has dubbed a rise in interest rates as "difficult news" for home owners and foreshadowed life in Australia is set to become even more expensive. Key points: Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the...

Did boomers or millennials have it harder buying a house? We try to answer this age-old question

On the other side of the footpath, it's not unusual to hear millennials malign their parents for negative gearing their way to retirement, and inflating prices for today's buyers along the way. So which generation had it...

House prices fall for the first time in nearly two years as rising interest rates bite

Australian home prices have fallen nationally for the first time in at least 20 months, according to two leading monthly indices. Key points: The two home price indices both show a 0.1 per cent drop...

What are the two major parties’ policies for housing this federal election?

Cracking into the property market has never been easy for most, but recently it seems harder than ever. Home ownership rates among younger Australians — people under 40 — have been steadily declining for decades. Housing affordability,...

Why is it taking first home buyers so long to save their deposits?

It takes a first home buyer almost 11.5 years to save a 20 per cent deposit for an average priced home. And as of March 2022, the national median dwelling value was estimated to be...

The $741m Resilient Homes Fund is designed to help home owners affected by flooding. Who is eligible and how does it work?

Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles has deemed the new state and federally funded flood assistance package the "largest household resilience program" in Australian history. Tagged the Resilient Homes Fund, those affected by the flooding throughout...

Regional Home Guarantee may ease housing shortages but buyers will have to wait for new builds

Ongoing construction delays could blow out further due to a new scheme that encourages people to build homes in the bush, stakeholders have warned. Key points: The federal government said its Regional Home Guarantee would...

Budget 2022: What does it mean for property in Australia?

A $2 billion boost for affordable housing and extra support for first-home buyers feature in a federal budget that delivers temporary relief from rising cost of living pressures for millions of Australians. While the pre-election...

Mortgage stress set to rise with interest rates and recent home buyers will be hit hardest

Interest rates are already rising in many countries and are almost certain to rise in Australia sometime this year. But how prepared are heavily indebted households, especially those who just paid top dollar for a...