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The US Dollar maintained its rally against most of its peers, strengthening against 16 of its top 19 currency pairs.
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Despite the easing of prices, there are lingering fears many will still be locked out of Tasmania's housing market due to an increase in property value.
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Given the modest estimate of living expenses loan assessors usually apply, things could be about to get tight for many borrowers.
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Home ownership creates unbalanced growth and deceptive prosperity, while contributing to structural problems.
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All of the big four banks have announced they will be passing on the cash rate increase in full to variable rate home loan customers.
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A would-be homeowner has lost more than $700,000 in a single click.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the official cash rate for the first time in more than 11 years.
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With the recent surge of property prices across Australia, home ownership has become a hotly debated issue. Price increases benefit the 70% of Australians that…
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I have long been on record for believing the AUD range is between 70-75c against the USD and the past few months has seen it push both edges as the AUD dipped s…
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It is always nice to get recognition when you dedicate yourself to a cause of assisting people. I am pleased to confirm that our Helen Avis from the Specialist …
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It should come as no surprise that the Reserve Bank of Australia increased the official cash rate by 0.25% in their 4th May meeting, lifting the official rate t…
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Australia has recorded an uplift in the official inflation rate to 5.1% for the year to March 2022, of which 2.1% was the lift in the March quarter according to…
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