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Finance • 05 Sep 2023

Property Finance Uncut: A slowing economy and its impacts on property

With its latest cash rate call, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has set the scene for spring – sparking discussions among property investors and home owners about...

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Finance • 01 Sep 2023

Home insurance ‘discounts’ under fire in class action investigation

Hundreds of thousands of home and contents insurance policyholders could be covered by a potential class action lawsuit being investigated by Slater and Gordon.

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Finance • 28 Aug 2023

Overcoming the finance hurdle facing Australian expat investors

In this episode of the Smart Property Investment Show, Phil Tarrant talks to Eva Loisance of Finni Mortgages about the challenges faced by expats when it comes to...

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Finance • 25 Aug 2023

16 years of savings needed for house deposit: Finder

First home buyers are required to save for over a decade on average to afford a deposit on a home, new research has found.

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Finance • 23 Aug 2023

Refinancing struggles doubled over 6 months

A personal finance marketplace has said the number of home owners struggling to refinance due to serviceability issues has jumped to 30 per cent.

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Finance • 22 Aug 2023

Buying a property with 2 loans isn’t as simple as it sounds

Using two loans to acquire a property for an SMSF can be done, but there are layers of documentation and regulations that must first be met, says a technical expert.

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Finance • 17 Aug 2023

5 ways home insurers must change, or answer to the corporate watchdog

Not only is home insurance more expensive than ever, but a review has found that the claims handling process needs considerable improvement.

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Finance • 16 Aug 2023

Fixed-rate cliff passes the peak: CoreLogic

While the majority of fixed-rate loans created through COVID-19 have expired, arrears remain low, new data has confirmed.

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Finance • 15 Aug 2023

Aussies in over their heads as insurance premiums rise 28%

Australians just experienced the biggest rise in their home insurance premiums than at any point over the past two decades, according to new data.

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Finance • 07 Aug 2023

Refinancing opportunities for investors: Taking advantage of lower assessment rates

In recent times, there have been significant shifts in the lending landscape, especially for investors looking to refinance their loans.

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