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The head of the world’s largest investment firm has called for a new type of mortgage that would represent a major shake-up in Australia’s housing market.
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Australia's unemployment rate ticked higher in January even though job creation handily outpaced forecasts.
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For commercial property borrowers and lenders, the Reserve Bank’s decision is more about the sizzle than the substance.
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Australian share prices have seen record highs in 2024 after a sluggish couple of years. The S&P ASX200 index added just under 7 per cent in the 10 months to O…
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As investors grapple with uncertainty, keeping a cool head has never been more important. “Time in the market, not timing the market" is a popular investment…
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Change is a constant. Life is about change and as we embrace each new milestone and deal with the challenges life throws us from time to time, we grow as human …
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A good estate plan will help make sure your wishes are carried out when you die. It can also help if you become unable to make your own decisions. It also cove…
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Deciding when to retire is a big decision and even more difficult if you are concerned about your retirement income. The average age of Australia’s 4.2 milli…
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At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank Board announced it was reducing the cash rate at 4.10 per cent. With the official rate change, we're watching closely…
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Borrowers have been handed their first interest rate cut in just over four years, with the RBA slicing 0.25 per cent off the official cash rate.
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The Albanese government is banning foreign investors from buying homes in Australia and cracking down on land banking practices in an effort to free up housing …
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It's a fascinating interplay between the RBA’s interest rate cycle and the timing of the federal election.
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Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:
“The Government will replace the individual tax residency rules with a new framework that is easy to understand, provides certainty and reduces compl…
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Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.
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