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NAB tweaks assessment policy

The National Australia Bank (NAB) has updated its mortgage serviceability assessment policy, reflecting the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) new guidelines.

7 Tips for Saving Your Deposit

Investing in property is an enterprise that can take a lot of research, advice and sometimes even trial and error to get off the ground. And, most importantly, it takes money. There are many costs involved when it comes to buying a property, one of which is the initial deposit you’ll need to put down. Generally, most buyers aim to save or access a deposit of 10% of the purchase price, although a deposit of 20% is ideal if you want to avoid lenders mortgage insurance (LMI).

Why past performance is no guide to the future

When it comes to the property market, many experts assure us that past performance is the best indicator of future performance. But if we actually look at how they use past performance to make their forecasts, we immediately come across a huge contradiction.

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Short-term occupancy, long-term gains

Common CGT mistakes

Number of renters spikes as homeownership falls

Housing minister says now is right time to buy

Canberra house prices down amid pressure from public housing

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Positive cashflow from NRAS investments

Westpac, ANZ lower stress test rates

Sydney sees biggest annual decline in rent prices

RBA to cut rates again?

Housing values to rise this year: ANZ

Sydney vacancies remain stable

Clearance rates start to climb

Priced-out renters push housing prices up

The power of positive gearing

Beware of spruikers—PIPA

Here’s how to buy your next property under market value

APRA demands banks minimise risks

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