Majority believe it is harder to get into property now than for previous generation: Genworth
26 March 2014 - Property Observer
Interestingly, the Genworth Homebuyer Confidence Index saw a 1.6 point drop from September 2013 to March 2014, which they note was partially to a decline in first home buyer confidence, as well as overall cost of living pressures for those currently holding mortgages.
Homebuyer confidence down in March
26 March 2014 - Switzer Broker
National homebuyer confidence posted a modest decrease between September 2013 and March 2014 according to the latest Genworth Homebuyer Confidence Index. Confidence fell by 1.7% to 90.8 in March.
First homebuyer sentiment plumbs new low on fears of underemployment
26 March 2014 - The Australian
Rising living costs and underemployment have bruised confidence among Australian mortgagees, with first-home buyer sentiment taking the biggest hit over the past six months, according to the latest report by mortgage insurer Genworth.
Homebuyer confidence falls in March
26 March 2014 - Real Estate Business
Genworth has launched the eighth edition of Streets Ahead which discusses the results of the Homebuyer Confidence Index.
71% of FHBs think the Australian dream of owning your own home is realistic
24 March 2014 - Genworth
Genworth has launched the eighth edition of Streets Ahead which discusses the results of the Homebuyer Confidence Index.
Moody’s predicts steady year for LMI groups
10 February 2014 - Insurancenews.com.au
Moody’s Investors Service expects to maintain the ratings of insurers offering lenders’ mortgage insurance (LMI) over the next year.