$1 lenders mortgage insurance for eligible first home buyers
You’ve probably heard something along the lines of ‘you need a 20% deposit to buy a home’, right? Well, not…
64.5% Of Homes Sell At Auction As Volumes Continue To Rise Across The Capital Cities
Sydney saw 614 homes go up for auction over the week, returning a preliminary clearance rate of 66.9 per cent.
Brokers thanked for role in supporting SMEs
Brokers, accountants and bookkeepers have been thanked by the ASBFEO for their work in supporting small businesses…
Early market indicators show the first signs of a housing market slowdown
Data through to mid-April has seen a continuation in this trend, with the combined capital city measure slipping into…
Auction Clearance Rates Drop As The Market Adjusts To New Policies Banning On-site Auctions
With the disruption of new policies preventing on-site auctions, the auction withdrawal rate surged over the weekend,…
The Owner-Occupier Upswing
With record-high values expected across Australian dwellings in a few months’ time, 2020 will see the fastest market…
The first home loan deposit scheme has an accessibility problem.
First Home Buyers’ Scheme With Eliza Owen - Corelogic Head Of Residential Research Australia
December quarter sees clearance rate show significant increase coupled with higher auction volumes across combined capital cities
CoreLogic auction activity analysis found that over the 3 months to December 2019, the combined capital cities…
Busiest Week For Auctions This Year Returns A 75.3 Per Cent Success Rate
This week, there were 2,610 homes taken to auction across the combined capital cities with volumes up 33.5 per cent on…
7 hot tips if your resolution is to get a mortgage in the New Year
Sometimes, just getting through Christmas can be enough of a slog without worrying about the New Year. But if buying a…
What Does It Take To Be A Two Percenter?
Have you ever wondered what it takes to own a property in the top two percent of the market?  Nationally, you’ve made…
Strongest Quarterly Clearance Rate Since The June 2017 Quarter
Over the 3 months to September 2019, the clearance rate across the combined capital cities came in at 69.9 per cent…
Early Signs Of An Improvement In Housing Markets
Over the three months to July 2019, national dwelling values have continued to decline, falling by -0.5% however, the…
National Dwelling Values Record First Rise Since October 2017
The recovery in housing values accelerated in August 2019 with national dwelling values increasing by 0.8% over the…
Despite Falling Dwelling Values Over The Past Year, There’s Been No Noticeable Rise In Sales Under $400,000
Throughout the 2018-19 financial year, 26.0% of all houses sold nationally were under $400,000 and 32.5% of all unit…
Housing Total Returns Slump Over The 2018-19 Financial Year
Over the 2018-19 financial year, total returns from residential property recorded a fall of -3.3%. Returns were down…
Capital City Auction Markets Record The Highest Preliminary Clearance Rate In Over A Year, Reaching 70.6 Percent
Sydney recorded a preliminary clearance rate of 81.5 per cent across 303 auctions this week. It is likely that the…
The Rate Of Value Decline Across The Most Expensive Properties Is Starting To Slow
Over the past year, most capital cities and regional markets have been recording value declines. While values are…
How to pay off your home loan faster and save big bucks
Reducing the life of your loan isn’t difficult; there are many simple things you can do to cut years off your mortgage.…
The Highest Density Living Options In Australia
Australia is moving through the peak of an unprecedented boom in apartment construction.  Over the twelve months ending…
Australia’s Housing Correction Marks Its Twelve Month Anniversary With Values Down 2.7% Since Peaking In September Last Year
The CoreLogic September home value index results released today reported that half of Australia’s capital cities saw…
From Boom To Doom…But Is It Really That Bad?
It should come as no surprise that some commentators are forecasting a substantial reduction in dwelling values. We saw…
Real Dwelling Value Changes
With dwelling values now declining across the nation, in this week’s Property Pulse we take a look at…
What Have Periods of Decline Looked Like Over Recent Years and How Long Have Markets Taken to Recover?
A noticeable trend across most downturns in most cities is that the period in which values decline is generally a lot…
When would I refinance my mortgage?
The average period of a home loan in Australia is now 4-5 years. Here are some of the reasons why you may decide to…
National Auction Market Preview – 8 June 2018
Auction activity is expected to be quite subdued across the capital cities this week, with a total of 814 homes…
Preliminary Auction Clearance Rates Cool Over the First Week of Winter
The first week of winter sees auction volumes remain steady across the combined capital cities, with 2,272 homes taken…
Buying A Unit Under $500,000 – How Close To The CBD Can You Get?
In last week’s Property Pulse it was investigated how close to the city you could find suburbs where the median house…
National Finalist – Customer Service of the Year – Office
Accrue Equity has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Customer Service of the Year - Office (5 or less brokers) of…
Keep A Close Eye On Credit Availability To Spot Housing Market Turning Points
It’s intuitive that housing market conditions would have a close relationship with credit flows; when funds are flowing…
Where Do People Migrating Away From Capital Cities End Up?
The data shows that overall a significant number of those people that moved away from a capital city over the past…
Scott Juda named state finalist at MFAA’s 2018 Excellence Awards.
The Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) has announced Scott Juda as a finalist in the NSW Young…
7 helpful tips for first home buyers
7 key tips for first home buyers to consider in order to help achieve the goal of owning their own home.
Tips to help you bid at an auction
Auctions can be nerve-wracking, high-pressured, and an emotional experience that property buyers may face. The housing…
How to take control of your finances
Happy Lunar New Year 2018! (Year of the dog) It's never too late to be in charge of your finances and as we're…
Scott Juda named as Finalist at the 2018 Better Business Awards
Scott Juda from Accrue Equity has been shortlisted as a finalist to win in the Best Customer Service/Satisfaction…
Refinancing – traps to avoid!
Whether you’re after lower repayments or want to tap into the equity sitting in your home, refinancing can offer a…
Explainer: Income Protection Insurance
When you think of insurance, it may sound strange to have cover for something that you cannot see or touch, such as…
Should you manage your investment property?
Before deciding to manage your investment property, there are a few things to consider...
How making small changes can get you ahead
When going through the process of purchasing a home, you want to make sure you have done your research and…
How to increase your borrowing capacity
Maximising your borrowing capacity does not mean taking on unmanageable levels of debt. However, by making a few smart…
How to avoid paying too much for a home
When going through the process of purchasing a home, you want to make sure you have done your research and…
Check yourself before you wreck yourself
Purchasing a car is an exciting time, but if you don't have the full amount to pay in cash, what are your options for…
What to expect from your first meeting with us
The first steps of buying a property, business or commercial equipment are often securing the finance, and the ‘make or…
Steps to buying an investment property
Your finance broker will determine what is best for you by reviewing your assets and liabilities which will aid you in…
How to buy a home without a 20% deposit
In today's climate, a small unit in Sydney could cost you over half a million dollars. Therefore, saving for a 20 per…
Is a family guarantee right for you?
The property market is becoming harder to enter, especially in Sydney and Melbourne. Some parents may not be in a…
What comes first: the property or the loan?
Looking for a property is an exciting time, and it's easy to get carried away with looking at houses. However, the…
Selling your home? Here are the first steps to take
If you've decided to sell your property, unfortunately, you can't just stick a 'For Sale' sign out the front and hope…
What counts as genuine savings?
When you go through the process of applying for a home loan, you will have to show that lender that you have an…
How to get the biggest ROI on an investment property
Location, location, location may be the first thought that comes to mind. However, there are a few aspects that could…
How to avoid paying LMI
For loans more than 80 percent of the property's purchase price, the borrower will most likely be required to pay…
What type of loan is right for you?
There is an array of home loan products on the market, which is beneficial as a finance broker can tailor a loan to…
How to buy a home when you’re self employed
When it comes to applying for a loan, self-employed borrowers may find it harder to supply verification documents to…
Australian Broker Magazine feature: Scott Juda, A Big Deal
Featured in Australia Broker Magazine June 2017 - Accrue Equity's Director and Mortgage Broker, Scott Juda, talking…
Relief for first home buyers, Avo on toast and all
The premier recognised the difficulty for first home buyers to save for their deposit and purchase a home, especially…
Six ways to fund a renovation
Renovating a home can be time-consuming and a costly project. You may wish to do some minor changes or entirely alter…
More Changes to Interest Only Lending
Since APRA has tightened their grip on interest-only home loans, the big four banks and other lenders in the…
RENTVESTING.. What is it? And what are the benefits?
To rent or buy? That is the question that many home buyers are currently facing. With property prices continuing to go…
Buying a tenanted investment property
Purchasing an investment property that already has tenants has many benefits. However, there are also quite a few…
Explainer: Home Loan Pre-Approval
A pre-approval is the lender’s assessment of your ability to service (repay) the home loan which determines the…
Why property investors need savings
There are many benefits of owning an investment property, however, being a landlord also comes with the responsibility…
Home Loan Health Check
For most, when the term ‘health check' arises, a visit to the doctor may come to mind. Many won't think of the health…
Simple ways to increase loan repayments
Paying off your mortgage can seem like a never-ending story – every payment counts of course, but it can feel like an…
Car Finance for Your Business
Financing, rather than buying outright, enables companies to take advantage of two main benefits: greater control of…
Home Loan Approval Process
Buying a home is an exciting period, and when it comes to the home loan process, hopeful borrowers are often anxious to…
APRA tightens grip on Interest-only home loans
On Friday 31 March 2017, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) wrote to all Deposit Taking Institutions…