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Melbourne tenants hunting apartments are facing increased competition and paying record rents
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Fresh data has highlighted the need for new government policies to make the downsizing process easier for seniors, according to the Property Council of Australi…
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Residential property approvals have likely entered a downward cycle according to the Housing Industry Association.
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Market participants are pricing in a 33% chance of an official interest rate cut when the RBA board meets in May.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the official cash rate at a record low 2 per cent for a 10th straight meeting, but warned that the recent strong rise in …
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The cash rate is on hold again today but are you guilty of making these three biggest home loan mistakes?
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A partnership report by business and Not for Profit peak bodies has called for a switch from stamp duty to a remodelled land tax to boost housing affordability …
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New changes to the age pension test will see the level of government support fall for middle-income earners, while high-income earners will benefit most.
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Australian building approvals rose a stronger than expected 3.1% in seasonally adjusted terms during February.
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New figures show inflation has remained flat, as price falls for fruit, vegetables and electronics offset rises in tobacco and holiday travel.
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Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:
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Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.
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