Younger Australians are striking out in the regions. Where are the hotspots and could it be right for you? People have turned their backs on capital cities in record numbers during the past year, seeking a simpler and cheaper life in regional Australia. COVID-19 has not only unshackled workers from CBD offices, but prompted many […]
Lenders are helping parents boost their children’s buying power without putting their house or relationships on the line. Despite a patchy customer service history, the Bank of Mum and Dad is soaring to new heights as the property market booms. And no wonder – conditions are perfect to drive inter-generational lending. Surging prices have made
13 tips to trading up in a hot property market. Climbing the property ladder can be a tricky manoeuvre in boom times but there are some simple steps to put you ahead of the pack. 1. Sell then buy, or buy then sell? It’s an age-old dilemma but you need to evaluate the market to make
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The Reserve Bank today confirmed the official cash rate will remain at 0.10% for the foreseeable future. News of positive inflation last week is seen as a blip due to the economic impacts of the sustained NSW lockdown. The expectation was that the RBA would increase its government bond buying program, however it surprised the
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As anticipated the Reserve Bank board maintained the official cash rate at 0.10% today. Despite the economic handbrake from the latest round of COVID-19 lockdowns, some economists are speculating that the RBA has underestimated the strength of the economic recovery, leading to predications that rates will start to increase towards the end of 2022. RBA
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Despite dire predictions, the Australian property market is booming. How did it happen and where to from here. Feeling richer? The average Australian homeowner has an extra $60,000 equity in their pockets, thanks to a real estate boom no one saw coming. Between March 2020 and March 2021, the average value of an Australian home
Getting the itch to fix? Choosing the right time to lock in an interest rate can be tricky. In the past year interest rates on fixed-rate loans have plummeted to all-time lows, prompting many borrowers to ask whether it’s time to lock in a rate. If you’re thinking about it, you’re not alone. The number
