Sweeping bank reforms
The Albanese Government has announced sweeping bank reforms to help customers get a better deal. Banks will be forced to offer customers the best deal available with the Treasurer insists switching home loans will be easier for Australians to find better deals. Adele Andrews, Australian Property Home Loans Director states that “All they are doing is […]
Victorian homebuyers to get up to $40k boost
Victorians are to get up to $40,000 oost in homebuying power from 1 July 2o24. As banks and lenders factor in federal government tax breaks from July 1, the state’s average income earners could get at least a $20,000 boost or more to their purchasing power to buy a home. Adele Andrews, Australian Property Home […]
Paying a heavy cost for last-minute loan switch
Watch as Australian Property Home Loans director Adele Andrews shares her thoughts on the role of lenders, and why it’s so important to talk to your lender when seeking financial hardship. “If you a feeling under pressure, pause and seek the help of an expert.” Watch the full episode here on A Current Affair.
Barriers to Home Buying
Melbourne home seeks may need to save $250K+ to cover upfront costs according to a recent Herald Sun article. An analysis of median home value figures by tax experts has revealed the typical fees that homebuyers are facing to break into the market in each suburb. Australian Property Home Loans director, Adele Andrews said stamp […]
Melbourne house prices could jump $70,000
Melbourne house prices could jump $70,000 if homebuyers start dipping into their super funds, according to a recent article on realestate.com.au. Modelling from the Super Members Council revealed how moving retirement savings into housing could worsen already sky-high home prices, taking aim at the Coalition’s proposed Super Home Buyer Scheme. Australian Property Home Loans director […]
What are brokers recommending to their clients?
As borrowers dive into the unpredictable waters of 2024, mortgage brokers are the savvy navigators steering them toward financial success. Australian Broker asked three mortgage brokers, including Adele Andrews, Director, Australian Property Home Loans, to not only shed light on their top recommendations for borrowers this year but also uncover common misconceptions that could trip […]
Victoria housing affordability: Less than a fifth of Victorian homes are cheaper to buy than rent | PropTrack
Less than a fifth of Victorian homes are more affordable to buy than rent, with the state having drastically less stock than the rest of the nation. PropTrack’s Market Insight report, released today, showed 16.6 per cent of the state’s dwellings are cheaper to buy than lease — considering current purchase and rent prices as […]
Inflation rises 4.9% for October – Housing supply conditions ease
The monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) indicator rose 4.9% in the 12 months to October 2023, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The 4.9% increase is down from 5.6% in September and below the peak of 8.4% in December 2022. The most significant contributors to the October annual increase […]
Media Coverage: Mortgage broker teaches high schoolers finance -Australian Broker
A Victoria-based mortgage broker has delivered the first in a series of programs about mortgage and finance education to students at a local high school. Adele Andrews, Director of Australian Property Home Loans, delivered the program tailored to the Year 8 students at Firbank Grammar School in the suburbs of Melbourne. Andrews taught the students […]
Media Coverage: The New Property Show – Episode 40
In this week’s episode, our host Steve McMenamin is joined by Adele Andrews, Australian Property Home Loans, and Therese O’Neill Co Founder, Broker to Broker Coaching, about gaining Top 10 at the Australian Broker Awards.