Home prices soar in February

Home prices have risen in every Australian capital city except Darwin, with nationwide home prices rising 1.1 per cent last month and five now at record highs. Prices in Melbourne rose 1.2 per cent last month to a record high, erasing an 11 per cent fall from their peak at the end of 2017. Despite…

Three major banks cut savings rates

Entering 2020, although the market is expecting the RBA to further cut interest rates, the latter has not yet taken action. Nevertheless, three of Australia’s four largest banks have quietly lowered savings account rates. According to data provided by the Australian interest rate comparison website Mozo, since 2020, the National Australia Bank (NAB) has reduced…

Terms you need to know before buying a house in Australia

Foreword off-the-plan / established-the-plan Off-plan / Existing Existing property, established property is generally easier to understand. Off-the-plan is the collective name of Australian real estate to its side and off-plan, that is, real estate projects with even drawings and plans, but not yet completed. Auction / Private Sales Auction / Private Sale Auction and Private…

NBN revenue grows 39%

in the six months to December, NBN Co’s revenue increased by 39%, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization reached 775 million yuan. The company said that it is expected to complete a large number of laying work by June 30, and it is expected that the revenue in the same period will increase…

New crown does not affect credit rating

One of the world’s most important rating agencies says the coronavirus outbreak will affect the Australian economy but will not affect the federal government’s rating. S & P Global said on Thursday that they believe the outbreak will reduce Australia’s GDP growth by half a percentage point, but this does not mean it will directly…

China to ease online restrictions on Australian students

Led by the higher education sector, China has agreed to relax restrictions on the Internet so Chinese students in Australia can choose to study online during the travel ban. More than 100,000 Chinese students have obtained Australian student visas and plan to start their studies this month, but these students have been stranded outside Australia…