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It's not the usual suspects of rising energy costs, tolls or petrol that are hitting the hip-pockets of New South Wales voters the hardest.
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When financial markets begin to price in rate cuts from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), the bank almost always cuts rates -- eventually.
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I have heard that fixed interest rates in Australia are lower than the floating rate on my loan. How can that be possible?
When borrowing to buy an Australian property, lenders in Australia usually offer the opportunity to either take a floating (or variable) interest rate that will…
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I have been offered an “interest only” repayment on my Australian property loan. Is this a good idea?
Most Australian expatriates remember how expensive our home mortgages were when we were living in Australia, as there was no tax relief available for interest c…
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I have some term deposits in Australia that earn interest, do I have to declare them in my tax return and how much tax will I have to pay?
When you are living out side of Australia on a permanent basis, any interest that you may earn in Australia is not subject to income tax and you do not need to …
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I have a loan on my Australian property from a bank in Singapore, is this tax deductible for me in Australia?
Under Australian Taxation rules, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) does not care about where the money came from or indeed what security is provided, in dete…
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In welcome news, the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave interest rates unchanged at thier February meeting.
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Legislation passed on Friday (2 June) means first-home buyers in New South Wales will be granted increased stamp duty exemptions and concessions but will it be enough to turn renters into buyers?
While paying off a mortgage is usually more expensive than renting, that balance is shifting as rents soar and a new report reveals 17 suburbs around Australia where it is now cheaper to buy than rent.
Australia's three biggest cities are making progress towards regaining the lost ground their property markets conceded in the wake of the pandemic.
The Gold Coast is awash with short-term rentals, driving long-term rental yields to very high levels and providing temptation for property investors seeking cashflow and other buyers escaping the rent hike cycle.
The property clock is ticking towards noon for many regional property markets listed as being in a capital growth phase but only one state capital was seen as being in a growth period.
Concrete is everywhere yet its use comes at an alarming environmental price, but new production techniques and alternative materials could help cure the cancer that concrete represents for the planet's health.
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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.
However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…
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The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income.
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