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Aussie mortgage holders are in theory the most exposed to interest rates rises in the world, yet there is little evidence of a mortgage cliff, the RBA said.
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Federal tax cuts have not led to a cash splurge, with household spending remaining flat in August.
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First-home buyers who start saving for a deposit now face an agonising wait to simply get into the property market, new modelling of earnings and property price…
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Report shows 40 per cent of 25- to 34-year-olds intend to rely on family support to buy a house while government measures not seen as crucial to achieving home …
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While interest rate increases are lamented by many, Aussie savers are in for a nice boost to their bank accounts.
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Housing affordability has barely improved despite the property market downturn, although a handful of affluent areas are the exceptions.
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A financial expert has revealed one thing everyone can do to save money as inflation and interest rates soar.
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Despite recent government initiatives, many people are struggling to save up for a deposit for their first property, new research has found.
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"I was told interest rates would rise, but I thought my pay would rise with it."
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A fresh report has revealed the grim reality of how long it takes for Australian first home buyers to save for a deposit.
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Home ownership creates unbalanced growth and deceptive prosperity, while contributing to structural problems.
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