July 27, 2017
The Australian dollar has spiked to a two-year high
The Australian dollar has hit a two-year high, surging back up past the US80c mark.
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July 26, 2017
RBA keynote address indicates rates to stay put for a while yet
Interest rates look set to stay put for some time with the RBA talking down any further cuts out of fear of rising household debt.
July 26, 2017
Melbourne’s north and western suburbs the new big players in the property market
The suburbs of Preston, Strathmore, Thornbury, Aberfeldie and Glenroy have taken over from the previous power suburbs in the city’s inner-east.
July 19, 2017
Changes to rules on depreciation deductions for residential property are coming
Property market stakeholders are processing how new changes to be introduced by the federal government will reduce depreciation deductions for residential properties.
July 18, 2017
Smaller lenders set to be able to call themselves ‘banks’
The Treasurer Scott Morrison is planning to allow more than 50 smaller lenders to become banks in a move that could increase competitiveness and lower home loan rates.
July 5, 2017
New survey shows 20% of Australians are willing to take the risk and renovate without a contingency plan
So many things can go wrong when you’re renovating but new research has exposed Australians who are willing to take the risk without contingency plans.
July 4, 2017
Rates kept at 1.5% for July but will they rise soon?
The Reserve Bank has extended its long run of stable interest rates for another month, leaving them at 1.5 per cent today, but borrowers are being told to enjoy it while it lasts.
June 29, 2017
Ex-RBA man tips several interest rake hikes over the next two years
Former Reserve Bank board member John Edwards says the central bank could lift interest rates several times over the next two years.
June 28, 2017
Census data confirms home ownership rate still declining
Data released from the 2016 census yesterday has revealed that home ownership rates in the country have continued to decline, as they have done so for the last 25 years.
June 22, 2017
Using an offset account to reduce your interest
The most effective account to repay your home loan is a fully transactional 100% offset loan account.