First-Home Buyers: Your Complete Guide

Buying your first home is an exciting step, but it can be overwhelming without the right information. From budgeting to searching, applying for finance, and understanding legal steps, here’s a practical guide for first-home buyers covering affordability, deposits, government incentives, the buying process, and commonly asked questions. Affordability & Finance How much can I afford to spend on a property? This depends on your income, … Continue reading First-Home Buyers: Your Complete Guide

The average Australian property owner now has a home worth $1 million

Cameron Kusher For the first time ever the average dwelling price nationally eclipsed $1 million in the March 2025 quarter according to the ABS Depending on your perspective, the average property eclipsing the $1 million is fantastic news or a massive policy failure, despite owning a property I lean more towards the latter. Averages are not the best way in which to measure the price … Continue reading The average Australian property owner now has a home worth $1 million

INTEREST RATES OFFER BREATHING ROOM FOR BUYERS AND RENTERS

Australia’s housing market saw a shift in momentum over the March quarter 2025, with affordability showing its first signs of relief in over a year. According to the latest Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) Housing Affordability Report, the proportion of median family income needed to meet average loan repayments fell to 48.0%, improving by 2.0 percentage points over the quarter. REIA President, Ms Leanne … Continue reading INTEREST RATES OFFER BREATHING ROOM FOR BUYERS AND RENTERS

Homeowner.com.au Launches Solutions to Combat Falling Pre-Approval Settlement Rates

New Broker Connect and Buyer Assist services address industry pain point as lending conditions tighten With Broker Daily reporting fewer pre-approvals converting to settlements and failure rates increasing from 40% to almost 60% in the last 3 years, proptech company Homeowner has launched Buyer Assist designed to improve success rates for brokers and buyers. Broker Connect provides mortgage brokers with real-time deal tracking, predictive analytics … Continue reading Homeowner.com.au Launches Solutions to Combat Falling Pre-Approval Settlement Rates

Moneytech Joins Leading Aggregator LMG

To Broaden SME Access to Non-Bank Lending Solutions Strengthening the commercial broker channel with smarter finance solutions for SMEs Moneytech, one of Australia’s leading non-bank lenders to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has officially joined the LMG (Loan Market Group) aggregation panel, expanding its footprint across the broker channel and making its suite of working capital and asset finance solutions more accessible to businesses nationwide. … Continue reading Moneytech Joins Leading Aggregator LMG

how buyers, brokers, and agents can work together to secure off-market deals.

Navigating the competitive Australian property market, particularly when seeking off-market deals, often requires a collaborative effort between the buyer, their mortgage broker, and a buyer’s agent. While individual buyers might struggle to access properties before they hit public listing platforms, these professionals can work together to uncover and secure suitable opportunities. Platforms like Homeowner.com.au, with tools such as Buyer Assist, help streamline this process by … Continue reading how buyers, brokers, and agents can work together to secure off-market deals.

how buyers, brokers, and agents can work together to secure off-market deals.

In the competitive Australian property market, where limited supply and high demand persist, securing a property, especially an off-market deal, often involves the coordinated efforts of buyers, mortgage brokers, and buyers agents. Understanding the distinct roles and how they work together is crucial for buyers navigating this landscape. Firstly, the selling agent represents the vendor (seller) and works to achieve the best possible price for … Continue reading how buyers, brokers, and agents can work together to secure off-market deals.

From broker to agent: creating a seamless buyer experience.

Buying property in Australia can be a challenging process, particularly in the current market influenced by factors such as persistent demand outpacing supply, steady growth in national home prices, and average loan sizes reaching unprecedented levels. To navigate this intricate landscape, many buyers are increasingly turning to professionals like mortgage brokers and buyers agents. While they serve distinct functions, leveraging the expertise of both can … Continue reading From broker to agent: creating a seamless buyer experience.

Is the Australian Property Market Headed for a Correction or continue growth

Based on the provided sources, the outlook for the Australian property market in 2024 and into early 2025 presents a nuanced picture, showing signs of both continued resilience and growth drivers, alongside potential headwinds that could lead to a levelling off or slowdown in certain segments. Throughout 2023, the Australian property market demonstrated substantial resilience, with national home prices increasing by a significant 5.5%, surpassing … Continue reading Is the Australian Property Market Headed for a Correction or continue growth

ATO targets property investors: Are your records audit-proof?

Early in 2025, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announced a major compliance crackdown on property investors, launching an extensive data-matching program designed to identify tax non-compliance. Over the next three years, the ATO will collect rental bond data from more than 2.2 million landlords, tenants, and property managers twice annually. The program specifically targets underreported rental income, unlodged tax returns, and inaccurate deduction claims. With … Continue reading ATO targets property investors: Are your records audit-proof?