https://media.blubrry.com/longpropertyshow/content.blubrry.com/longpropertyshow/Episode_110-Housing_Changes_in_Vic.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn an effort to stimulate development, the Allan government is slashing stamp duty on Victoria’s off-the-plan apartments, units and townhouses to cut upfront costs, speed up building, and make it more affordable for all buyers to purchase off the plan. This is one of many policies announced in […]
Ep #110 – Major housing reform in VIC
Ep #109 – Fixed rates coming down
https://media.blubrry.com/longpropertyshow/content.blubrry.com/longpropertyshow/Episode_109-Fixed_rates_are_getting_cheaper.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOver the past few weeks numerous lenders have lowered their fixed rate mortgages. They’re not at the level yet where we’re seeing any serious take up, but the conversations are definitely shifting now from those earlier in the year where a lot of fixed rate offerings were seen […]
Ep #108 – Are lending regs appropriate or too restrictive
https://media.blubrry.com/longpropertyshow/content.blubrry.com/longpropertyshow/Episode_108-Are_lending_restrictions_too_tight_.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSMatt Comyn, CBA’s chief executive, said there was little doubt that the 3 per cent buffer enforced by APRA reduced borrowing capacity, but he argued it reduced financial risks. It is an issue that is being considered by a Senate inquiry, with critics of the buffer saying it […]