The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has just announced a hold on the cash rate of 4.35% at today's meeting. With the June 2024 quarter Consumer Price Index (CPI) coming in slightly lower than some expected at 3.8% and monthly unemployment rising to 4.1% in June 2024, this decision reflects…
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For anyone with a mortgage, or if you are thinking about the prospect of one, to fix or not to fix the home loan rate is a hot topic. While we would need a crystal ball to know just where the cash rate and associated fixed rates might land in…
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As housing affordability continues to put home ownership beyond the grasp of many Australians, we chat with two friends who pooled resources to make the dream of having their own home a reality. Our lead story explores the ins and outs of turning to mates to help get a foothold…
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Do you have any idea what a home loan really ends up costing over the life of a mortgage? Thanks to the interest paid over an average 30-year loan term, the figures are eye-watering. Our lead article closely inspects the figures and delves into the simple yet incredibly effective strategies…
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As we emerge from the hibernation of winter months, I hope you're feeling spring in the air in your hood. Are you looking to refinance soon? With most lenders looking at your last three months of financial activity to access your ability to repay a loan, we've got some hints…
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Are you one of the estimated 800,000 Australians soon coming off a low, fixed-rate home loan, meaning a higher, variable rate is in your near future? We speak to a couple who found themselves looking down the barrel of this situation, bringing with it significant levels of mortgage stress. A…
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Waste not, want not Australians churn out 540kg of household waste per person, each year. That's a whopping 10kg for every single person - every single week. More than ever, it's time to cut our waste. With a little planning and creativity, the environment and your wallet will be grateful.…
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As widely expected, the RBA board confirmed today that the official cash rate would again remain at 0.10%. With inflation now within its target band of 2-3%, markets have been speculating the RBA will increase rates as early as June this year. The Central Bank will be closely monitoring for…
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Eco-friendly and budget-friendly are phrases that are rarely used together when it comes to real estate.
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Congrats to our September Winner - Bianca wins a $500 Bunnings voucher!
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