Petrol prices slide in Australia’s big cities, further falls ahead?
Motorists in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane enjoyed falling petrol prices last week, with unleaded pump prices falling between eight to 11 cents a litre.
May 27, 2019
Westpac forecasts 0.75% cash rate – home loan rates to fall below 3%?
Australia’s cash rate is set to plunge to 0.75% by the end of 2019, according to Westpac’s latest forecasts
May 24, 2019
Research reveals used car prices are cheaper in second half of the year
Analysis of over a decade’s worth of used car pricing data has revealed a number of interesting trends that may be useful for used car buyers and sellers.
May 23, 2019
RBA seemingly all but certain to cut the cash rate in June
The governor of Australia’s central bank has ostensibly given Australia a heads up that the cash rate will be cut next month for the first time since August 2016.
May 22, 2019
Home loan borrowing power to increase under APRA’s latest proposals
The Australian banking regulator has proposed rule changes which could allow households to take out bigger loans.
May 21, 2019
Housing affordability records fastest improvement in six years: HIA
Good news for wannabe first home buyers – Australian housing has recorded the biggest quarterly improvement in affordability in nearly six years, according to the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.
May 20, 2019
Loans.com.au, Bankwest, UBank and others slash mortgage rates
With Australia’s central bank widely expected to cut the cash rate in the coming months, more lenders have this week made rate cuts to some of the mortgages on offer.
May 17, 2019
Unemployment rate rises to 5.2%: RBA to cut rates?
Despite a stronger-than-expected rise in employment in April, Australia’s unemployment rate has risen to 5.2% amid a surge in workforce participation.
May 16, 2019
Wage growth stationary: Annual rate remains at 2.3%
The wait continues for an acceleration in wage growth in Australia, as latest figures show the annual growth rate remains below average at 2.3%.
May 15, 2019
Melbourne the top destination for domestic travellers
Over 1.5 million Australians plan on spending at least one night in Melbourne on their next trip – more so than any other domestic destination.
May 13, 2019
