Housing Affordability in Australia

(This article looks at housing affordability on a national basis, covering data available as at March 2009 and analysing each state and territory individually. Historical data back to 1986 is also included.)

QUESTION:

Why is it that you can buy your dream home in one region of Australia for far less than in another region? Not just in different states but in different regional areas within states?

What drives market house prices? The answer is many things, but a few have considerable influence on the amount of money you have to pay for a house in the area you want to live.  Some major factors are: Read More »


Posted by Iden on Wednesday the 24th of June, 2009. 18 Comments »

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The First Home Owner’s Grant

Buying or building your first home is a very exciting but sometimes nerve-wracking experience. To ensure it is a completely satisfying experience, a lot of planning and checking should go into this very important milestone in your life.

To help with this big task we have set out below some important points to consider to successfully own your own home. These points can be:

How Much Do I Need?

Well it depends on where you want to live and the type of accommodation you are looking for. Read More »


Posted by Iden on Thursday the 11th of June, 2009. 16 Comments »

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