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Finance • 28 Jun 2021

Is now the right time to lock in record-low rates?

Leading economists are now predicting that rates will move faster than the RBA’s lower for longer forecasts, with those who want to lock in record-low rates urged to...

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Finance • 17 Jun 2021

APRA reaches out to major banks as housing credit picks up

The prudential regulator has asked the boards of major banks to confirm they’re maintaining a strong focus on lending standards as housing credit growth picks up, as...

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Finance • 10 Jun 2021

Interest-only investment term about to expire? Here are your options

If your investment only term is coming to an end, it’s important to plan ahead. Learn more about your options so you can make an informed decision.

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Finance • 10 Jun 2021

The love-hate relationship with finance

Property investing is a numbers game, with the best investors understanding their portfolio needs and how they can best finance future property purchases. 

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Finance • 01 Jun 2021

RBA makes final cash rate call for this financial year

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its last call on the official cash rate for this financial year.

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Finance • 12 May 2021

What will it take for the bank to lift the rates – and how will it impact property investors?

The stronger than expected recovery outlined in Tuesday’s budget now has leading commenters expecting the RBA could lift rates sooner than expected.

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Finance • 05 May 2021

‘Budget needs to target housing choice and affordability in regions’

While the upcoming federal budget is expected to focus on job creation, experts believe an opportunity exists for a “population and infrastructure reset” to relieve...

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Finance • 04 May 2021

RBA makes May cash rate announcement

The Reserve Bank of Australia has made its May call on the official cash rate, with the economy said to be a long way from the conditions needed to precede a rate...

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Finance • 30 Apr 2021

Home loan demand continues to soar

Record-low interest rates and strong house price growth is leading to surging mortgage applications, new research has revealed.

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Finance • 29 Apr 2021

Why you need to exercise caution in a low-rate environment

Investors are returning to the market following a nine-month-long hiatus, a mortgage broker has hinted.

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