"Vast majority" of Australians say home ownership best path to financial security: Westpac
Home ownership is still fundamentally important to Australians, especially those with an Asian heritage, according to The Westpac Ipsos Housing Affordability Research Report.
First-home buyers are prepared to compromise on trendy neighbourhoods, safe streets, and proximity to work and public transport in order to get their foot on the property ladder, according to the findings in the 2017 Westpac Home Ownership Report.
If you are planning to help your children buy a property, consider the risk their future partner or a creditor might make a claim on the asset that you have funded.
Bank of mum and dad growing the divide between those who can and those who can't buy property
The latest Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report shows affordability is worsening, just as new research from Mozo shows increasing numbers of parents are stepping in to help their children get a foot on the property ladder.
