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While interest rate increases are lamented by many, Aussie savers are in for a nice boost to their bank accounts.
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While interest rate increases are lamented by many, Aussie savers are in for a nice boost to their bank accounts.
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House prices could fall by a whopping 20 per cent in the next year in Sydney and by 17 per cent in Hobart, a new forecast has found.
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One of Australia’s big four banks has announced a major interest rate hike following last week’s move by the Reserve Bank.
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One of Australia’s biggest banks has followed the lead of its competitors and cut variable mortgage rates — but there’s a catch.
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Westpac Bank is decreasing its interest rates for Australians looking to buy into the bank’s Flexi First variable home loans.
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Deep divisions are emerging among some of Australia's leading bank economists on their outlook for interest rates and the Australian economy.
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The 24-hour period following any change in the Reserve Bank’s cash rate is a fascinating window into the conduct of the four large banks.
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Bank ruling that borrowers don’t have to show they can afford steep repayment hikes raises questions over how to curb excessive borrowing.
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ANZ Bank’s move to secure Suncorp’s banking arm for $4.9 billion is set to face tight regulatory and political scrutiny before it gets the green light.
Western Australia's rental and real estate markets look likely to remain red hot as the number of people entering the state outstrips the building industry's ability to provide new homes.
With a deficit of almost 100,000 skilled workers, the private sector is expected to double its output to deliver 97 per cent of the new homes needed to address the housing crisis - the UDIA National Congress examined how that might happen.
Despite a strong affiliation with property, many Australians still overlook one of the founding rules of real estate investment – the rule of diversification.
Investing in dwellings built for disabled tenants is a market showing accelerated growth but the numbers are just a fraction of the story, experts caution.
With an influx of internal migration to regional centres, API columnist Terry Ryder has identified Queensland's five property investment hotspots.
Capital gains tax is a minefield and knowing how to tip-toe through the maze unscathed is a crucial component of any successful property portfolio and investment strategy.
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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…
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