Cameron Micallef
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Cameron is a journalist for Momentum Media's nestegg and Smart Property Investment. He enjoys giving Aussies practical financial tips and tricks to help grow their wealth and achieve financial independence. As a self-confessed finance nerd, Cameron enjoys chatting with industry experts and commentators to leverage their insights to grow your portfolio.
The 30% rule and its relevance in 2019
We’ve all heard the age-old adage, “Don’t spend more than 30 per cent of your income on property”. But as property prices rise, is it still a relevant rule to follow?
INVESTOR STRATEGY
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Fri, 04 Oct 2019
Is a new housing boom upon us?
Historically low interest rates and changes to APRA’s serviceability rates have led the property market into a new boom, new analysis has shown.
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Thu, 03 Oct 2019
Property listings record ‘abnormal’ decrease
Spring sale time has not attracted would-be sellers, with the national residential property listings falling by 4 per cent for September, according to new research.
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Wed, 02 Oct 2019
RBA reveals October cash rate call
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced its decision on the official cash rate for October, following banks factoring in another rate reduction.
FINANCE
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Mon, 30 Sep 2019
Are first time property investors staying home longer?
As the property market shows signs of recovery, millennials are now losing hope that they’ll be able to fly the coop before their 30th birthday, new research has revealed
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Mon, 30 Sep 2019
Creeping house price rises a non-issue for central bank
The governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has hinted at further cash rate cuts despite holding a belief that the economy has reached a slow turning point thanks ...
FINANCE
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Thu, 26 Sep 2019
The 4 types of property commentators revealed
Property commentators fall into four distinct groups: barrackers, boo-ers, boofheads and brains, suggests a leading expert.
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Tue, 24 Sep 2019
Market revival spurs on sellers
As spring selling season heats up, sellers are joining the party with just under 2,000 homes going to auction across the capitals, suggest latest figures.
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Mon, 23 Sep 2019
Rental yields fall in capital cities
Investors in the harbour city are seeing a rental reduction as the city sees the highest vacancy rates in the country, increasing by 0.6 per cent over the past 12 ...
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Fri, 20 Sep 2019