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.
Media Coverage: First Home Super Saver Scheme changes – Australian Broker
The federal government has stepped in to improve the flexibility of the First Home Super Saver Scheme as demand wanes among first home buyers. Intended to allow first home buyers to make voluntary contributions to their superannuation and release these savings, with associated earnings, for a home deposit, the government has passed legislation to address […]
Media Coverage: The New Property Show – Episode 25
The New Property Show series has everything you need to know about owning your first home or investment property. In 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟮𝟱 host Steve McMenamin is joined by: ✓ Interior Designer Kerry Melbourne speaks about ‘Creating the Best Interior Design’ ✓ Therese O’Neill and Adele Andrews discuss ‘What it takes to be a Mortgage Broker’ ✓ […]
Media Coverage: The New Property Show – Episode 24
The New Property Show series has everything you need to know about owning your first home or investment property. 𝗘𝗣𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝟮𝟰 In this week’s episode, host Steve McMenamin is joined by; ✓ Aaron Jay Camiller, Licensed Real Estate Agent / Property Advisor talks to us about the hottest thing in Property right now ✓ Zana […]