I have made the decision to sell my house. This step is necessary to raise the money I need to buy the new home for which I have been planning and saving for a few years. Having made the decision it is important to feel committed to it as involves several procedures and also some expenditure. Whatever the reason, I have to get involved in the process to sell my house fast profitably. more >>

Are you aware that a number of business are approaching those home owners who have mortgage related problems? They claim to provide quick money by selling the property at below market prices. If you are in such a condition, here we list some tips which may be helpful for you. Be advised that these are general tips so you might need to consult experts like those available on FIDO, the consumer web site of Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). FIDO has pages which can provide information about management of loans and mortgages as well as protection of your wealth. more >>

The Real Estate Institute of Queensland, REIQ says Gold Coast housing prices still solid. The Gold Coast property price has always been strong but unaware of this people are reducing their property prices. Even though people could afford a house, their mortgage debt is high forcing them to think twice. To get a good buy a thorough investigation is required before plunging into the buy. A little bargain would definitely help. It is always a consumer market. RREIQ says Gold Coast housing prices still solid due to the IT sector in Robina and the commercial hubs have increased the cost of property in Gold coast. It is even difficult to find an office space here. Since 2006 to 2007 around 4470 residential complexes have been sold at a cost of 1.5 billion dollars resulting in a whopping increase in volumes from 7.2% to 10.5%. more >>

Australian housing demand dropped 5% in May. A survey says that the drop in housing demand is due to rise in the cost of living. It also found that with the rise in interest rates, buyers are sitting back and watching instead of buying houses on loan for a higher rate of interest. The current rate of interest has gone to a high of 7.25 per cent this year 2008. The Housing Industry Association (HIA) says the number of homes sold in May had come down to 5 per cent compared with the month of April. Some of the economists are of the view that this may go worse if the cost of living increases in other sense if the rate of house holds rises. Because of this the building conditions and trading conditions in the house sector are going to be in demand by the end of the year. It is very poor to note that the house sector is declining more. more >>

This article deals with the struggle facing Regional Australians who are suffering a lot more than their city counterparts in repayment of mortgage loans. It is found that the people living in the regional and rural parts of Australia are struggling a lot to meet the mortgage repayment than the people in the city according to the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA). more >>