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Perth property now worth four times the size of Australias GDP

31/5/2021

Perth property now worth four times the size of Australias GDP

The total value of Australian residential real estate has now passed the $8 trillion mark, reaching $8.1 trillion at the end of April, according to CoreLogic.

CoreLogic head of research Eliza Owen said that puts the value of residential property at:

This valuation landmark is an important reminder that whether you want to refinance an existing loan or buy a new home, it’s vital to know the value of the property.

If your loan-to-value ratio (LVR) is less than 80%, your mortgage broker will have a better chance of getting you a lower interest rate. Also, you won’t have to pay lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI).

Estimate of total residential real estate value in Australia

Existing homeowners can borrow against the equity in their home, and use it to fund the deposit on an investment property.