Bernadette's latest articles
Another month, more home price growth: Values hit new record of $772k
Despite rate hikes and cost-of-living pressures, Australia’s property market maintained its steady climb with a 1.6% rise in prices in the first quarter o...
Term deposit rates yo-yo in shadow of RBA’s neutral stance; new market leaders emerge
Despite the broadly expected RBA rate cuts in the mid-year, two banks have chosen to increase their offered rates on term deposits carrying long-term maturities...
Australia’s inflation rate unswayed by the ‘Taylor Swift effect’
Australia’s inflation rate remains unchanged for the third consecutive month, fuelling hopes the RBA would finally deliver the much-anticipated cash rate ...
Concerns over rate hikes dampen consumer confidence
Sentiment among Australian consumers declined following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) less-than-reassuring post-meeting message last week.
Home Loan Fees and Charges
It's easy to be absorbed in the excitement of finally having the funds to purchase your home that you might overlook the fact that the loan you use comes with a...
Pre-approval Home Loan Requirements and Documents
Getting pre-approved for a loan gives you a head start in your homebuying journey. You just need to meet a couple of requirements and submit key documents to en...
Few movements in home loan rates following RBA hold
The local mortgage market’s subdued sentiment towards RBA’s cash rate hold was evident in this week’s scant movements on home loan rates.
More Australians returning to work eases jobless rate to 3.7%
ABS February jobs data revealed the unemployment rate slowed slightly after breaching the 4% threshold as more Aussies returned to work.
Which Australian cities have the most expensive land prices per square metre?
Australian homeowners now own less land relative to the price per square metre, with land values in major cities rising by as much as 59% over the last five yea...
RBA leaves cash rate unchanged as expected
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) wrapped up its two-day policy meeting by keeping the cash rate at 4.35% until May.
New term deposit top rate hits the market ahead of RBA meeting
A term deposit surprise hit the market this week, as Credit Union SA set a new top rate while other banks lowered their offerings.
Perth, Adelaide lead price rises in the cheaper end of the home market
Affordable home owners are getting more value for their money compared to those who own luxury properties, according to latest findings.
