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Recent expectations of an end-of-year rate cut were extinguished by the RBA on Tuesday but borrowers may want to brace for an uptick in repayments in 2026.
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With housing affordability a constant challenge, more Aussies are looking to alternative property investments.
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An outer suburb within the city of Kwinana has shot from obscurity to the top of Perth’s property price growth list.
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Eligible Australians can now apply for the Australian Government Help to Buy Scheme, a shared equity initiative designed to make home ownership more achievable.…
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As new minimum standards start to gain traction, so too are expectations that landlords — at least in part — cover the cost of meeting them.
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The shared equity scheme means from tomorrow, the Australian government will join the purchasing process for eligible first home buyers.
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It’s home to business moguls, near exclusive private schools and has harbour views, and has now taken the crown as Australia’s most expensive street.
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Many renovators don’t realise their property flip can be taxed as business income, as opposed to a capital gain.
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Home buyer hopefuls who can borrow more money than a year ago due to three interest rate cuts may find the extra cash will not help them get ahead.
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The big four bank has ditched its forecast for rate cuts in early 2026, warning mortgage holders face an extended period of high interest rates.
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Property values have climbed to record levels with strong annual growth, but the pace is slowing as stretched affordability forces buyers to rethink their optio…
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Cotality's national Home Value Index rose 1 per cent in November as property prices continued to climb, particularly in mid-sized capital cities.
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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.
However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…
For anyone considering Australia as a future place of residence planning your taxation affairs is a critical element of the migration process.
The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income.
Thankfully, legal and sensible tax …
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