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3.8 million Aussies plan to buy property in 2021: Finder
Record-low interest rates, government stimulus, the rise of remote work, and a readjustment of priorities has led to a sharp increase in house hunting, according to new research by Finder.
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Finder survey says…cash rate hold and international borders to remain closed
The cash rate is anticipated to remain on hold and Australia is projected to lose $25 billion in foreign spending, according to a recent survey by Finder. In this month’s Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey – the largest of its kind in Australia – 42 experts and economists weighed in on future cash rate moves and other issues related to the state…
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Scaleup Mediafund and Spheria lead LocalAgentFinder $5.5m funding round
LocalAgentFinder has announced a successful completion of a $5.5m funding round that was oversubscribed, and values LocalAgentFinder at a pre-money valuation of more than $60m. The round was led by Scaleup Mediafund, which is owned and supported by News Corp Australia, Network Ten, Nova Entertainment, and Fox Sports Australia, together with leading Australian small cap fund manager Spheria Asset Management.…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Ex-CEO of LJ Hooker Joins LocalAgentFinder
LocalAgentFinder is a leading comparison platform that enables property owners to compare local real estate agents or property managers for their sale or leasing requirements. The business, led by Matt McCann, the former CEO of iSelect, is continuing to explore its strategic options including an Initial Public Offering (IPO) as part of its growth strategy. Mr Harrod is the current…
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LocalAgentFinder survey finds 2017 is a good time to buy and sell properties
62 percent of Australian property owners say 2017 is a good year to buy 73 percent say it’s a good year to sell 81 percent of NSW residents and 82 percent of Victorians believe 2017 is a good time to sell Research commissioned by LocalAgentFinder has found that homeowners believe that 2017 is going to be a good year to…
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RealSatisfied and reiwa.com AgentFinder partner to help set higher standards in WA
RealSatisfied and reiwa.com AgentFinder have partnered to create an effortless way for West Australians to find trusted, credible and reliable real estate professionals online. RealSatisfied is a customer satisfaction platform which collects customer feedback at the close of a real estate transaction, founded in Australia and now a leading platform in the United States real estate industry. From February 2017,…
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Agent Finder Websites ‘A Raw Deal’, says First National’s Ray Ellis
According to Ray Ellis, the Chief Executive of First National Real Estate, property owners and buyers around Australia are being misled by a range of ‘Agent Finder’ websites. ‘There are a variety of agent finder websites that have inserted themselves as middlemen in the marketplace, claiming to connect consumers with the best local agents for free, but charging agents a…
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NSW on top of home loan rate war says finder.com.au
New South Wales home buyers will benefit most from the war between lenders, despite the Reserve Bank expected to keep the cash rate on hold at its first board meeting of the year on Tuesday, according to one of Australia’s biggest comparison websites finder.com.au (www.finder.com.au/home-loans). Borrowers in NSW have the biggest loan size on average compared to other states, and…
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Interest rates on hold as RBA says economic outlook remains ‘uncertain’
The Reserve Bank of Australia has opted to keep interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at its March meeting, highlighting that the economic outlook remains uncertain, despite a recent drop in inflation.
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Interest rates to stay on hold despite drop in inflation
Despite lower than expected inflation, economists don’t expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rate before September.
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Market turnaround leads to profit for Domain
Domain has witnessed a “pleasing turnaround” in the property market and its financial performance, with profits rising 48.7 per cent.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Over two-thirds of mortgage holders struggle to make repayments
Life isn’t getting any easier for mortgage holders, with over two-thirds struggling to make their repayments according to a new survey.
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Australians under extreme financial stress compared to 2020
Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keeping rates on hold, Australians are still facing mounting financial stress according to a new survey.
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Borrowers to be spared a Christmas interest rate hike
This week’s lower-than-expected inflation number is shaping up as an early Christmas present for borrowers, with the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) set to keep rates on hold at next week’s board meeting according to the experts.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Cup Day rate rise: RBA lifts interest rates to 4.35 per cent
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted interest rates for the first time in five months, hiking the cash rate 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent, which is a 12-year high.
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The interest ‘rates’ that stop the nation
It’s not often something steals the show on Melbourne Cup Day, but all eyes will certainly shift from the racetrack to Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) at 2.30pm on November 7.
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Aussies could be making an extra $667 per month renting their spare room
Homeowners could be raking in an additional $667 every month if they rent out their spare room according to a new survey.
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One in 10 young adults forced to move back in with their parents
Increasing numbers of younger Australians are being forced to move back in with their parents as the cost of living bites.
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Borrowers are slashing non-essential spending as rates bite
Rising interest rates are forcing borrowers to cut back, with new research showing that Australians are trimming their non-essential purchases to deal with mortgage stress.
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Has the bank of Mum and Dad shut its doors?
Despite record-high property prices and surging interest rates, just 1-in-10 first-home buyers are tapping into the bank of Mum and Dad to get into their first property.
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Interest rates tipped to hold this month but experts warn hikes may not be over
Real estate and economic experts have tipped the RBA to keep the cash rate on hold at Tuesday’s board meeting, according to the latest Finder survey.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold for third consecutive month
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept interest rates on hold for a third consecutive month as it seeks to gain more clarity on the nation’s economic outlook.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Financial strain: 15 per cent of homeowners fear selling amidst rising costs
Distressed property sales could be on the rise according to new research which shows 15 per cent of homeowners are worried they might have to sell their property due to the rising cost of living.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Has the interest rate rising cycle run its course?
Two-thirds of experts believe interest rates have peaked, while 97 per cent say the Reserve Bank of Australia will keep the cash rate steady at the next meeting.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
FHBs need up to two decades to save for a home deposit
Young Australians hoping to get into a home of their own are needing to spend up to two decades saving for a deposit according to new research.
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Renters turn a blind eye to property flaws to secure a property
Renters are putting up with mould, bad smells and even being forced to share a room in a bid to secure a rental property according to a new survey.
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Pets in properties – is it barking mad?
There is little doubt that we’re a nation of pet lovers.
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Experts predict the RBA will keep interest rates on hold
With inflation cooling, experts have predicted the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will keep interest rates on hold, in what would come as welcome relief for struggling households.
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The fibs naughty renters tell their landlords
If you’ve ever told a fib to your landlord, then you’re not alone, with a new survey finding that 26 per cent of Australian renters have kept secrets from their landlord.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
New AI tool lets agents in on secret off-market opportunities
One of the original founders of Pricefinder has launched an AI-powered tool to help real estate agents generate more off-market property leads.
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Escalating mortgage defaults as Australians grapple with mounting financial pressure
The number of Australians defaulting on their home loan is on the rise, according to new research.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Number of borrowers struggling to pay their home loan has surged
The record increase in interest rates is starting to weigh on borrowers with new research finding 40 per cent of mortgage holders struggled to pay their home loan in May.
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Bank of Mum and Dad prepared to give kids $33,000 to buy a home
The bank of Mum and Dad has long been the way many first-home buyers get into the market and a new report has found that parents are prepared to give their kids $33,000 to get them into a property of their own.
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Elite Agent timeline: What’s happening in the Metaverse?
Once a red-hot trend capturing the imagination of investors and tech enthusiasts alike, the metaverse is now experiencing a downturn in interest and demand.
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New social media platform Boa connects business owners
A new social media platform that will help business owners connect, network, grow their businesses and seek advice from their peers has launched.
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