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Fears are growing that Australia’s housing affordability crisis could be worsening, as new ABS data shows average home prices have surpassed $1 million.
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Struggling mortgage holders may have to wait a little longer for interest rate relief, a big four bank’s economist warns.
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A Sydney construction firm has gone into voluntary administration after being subject to $12.9million in building defect claims.
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Recent cyber-attacks on major super funds show criminals are always looking for new ways to illegally access Australia’s growing pool of retirement savings, but…
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Achieving your long-term financial goals doesn’t need to be overwhelming. If you can put in place some basic financial steps, you are on the road to a successfu…
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If retirement is just around the corner, the current financial climate may make you feel a little uneasy. Watching the markets fluctuate might leave you worryin…
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The super changes coming into effect in the 2025-26 financial yearAustralian superannuation laws are set to change once again in the 2025-26 financial year as t…
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At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was reducing the cash rate to 3.85 per cent, down from 4.10 per cent.
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The cost of buying a new home has hit another milestone, even as the speed at which prices are increasing slowed over the past year.
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EQ managing director Warren Hogan has called for the RBA to cut the cash rate by 35 basis points at its July meeting.
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Worsening global housing affordability crisis presents major risks to Australians (Australian Property Investment Magazine)
Not one of 95 international property markets analysed falls into the category of affordable, but Australia is among the very worst and property bubble risks are…
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While all capital cities saw house prices increase in May, Melbourne had the strongest monthly rise, according to PropTrack's Home Price Index.
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