Three tips to avoid foreclosure on a home


Foreclosure is one of the most powerful marks to be placed on one's credit score. It also carries with it severe repercussions for the home owner's future, including the possibility...

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Real estate commissions to be freed from government supervision


The state government of Queensland is poised to loosen commissions in the real estate market, according to recent reports. The move will permit home owners and real estate agents to set their...

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Rental crisis in Sydney takes another blow


Over the last four years, the number of Sydney residents who have begun opting for rentals in the $400-plus per week market has more than doubled, further fuelling the already dire...

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Top four reasons a home loan does not get approved


Many people save up for a down payment on a new home, making sure that their credit score is adequate, and selecting a property that is well within their means. Only later do they learn...

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Using a Credit Card to Pay Your Mortgage


One recent interview of Australian home owners indicated that four out of five had some level of difficulty making their mortgage payment over the course of a one year time frame. It is no secret...

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According to study, hottest commercial real estate market is Melbourne


The hottest commercial real estate market in Australia is Melbourne, according to DTZ, an important real estate consulting firm. DTZ's research has also found Melbourne to also be one of the most...

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Sluggish real estate market hitting banks hard


The bursting of the housing bubble in the United States in 2007 created a ripple effect throughout the United Kingdom and much of Europe. From there, the American housing crisis went...

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