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Units – homes of the future

A combination of population growth, a lack of housing stock, and higher borrowing costs means that the Australian dream of home ownership is becoming harder than ever before. While many of us would define ‘home ownership’ as owning a house, this is a definition that’s likely to change as affordability worsens and we move towards higher... [Read more of this review]

Building approvals change ahead

The collapse of apartment approvals in January spooked many in the industry and government. The country needs more medium density accommodation but new supply seems choked – by a lack of finance as well as by planning constraints, according to a report in the AFR. Two weeks ago RBA governor Glenn Stevens, who early identified the shortage of development... [Read more of this review]

Reversing the rumour on seniors loans

Retirement plan: access the equity in your home It is no secret Australia’s ageing population will place increasing pressure on our economy. We are living longer than ever before, which means we need to fund an increasing number of ‘golden years’. What options do older Australians have when it comes to financing their future? Investing in the... [Read more of this review]