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Costs of buying a home in Australia
There are a range of upfront and ongoing costs you should consider before buying a property.
August 02, 2021
Construction sector suffers further falls in December quarter
Australia’s construction sector has continued to decline, with total construction falling over the three months to December 2018.
February 27, 2019
Banks could be hit with $640 million levy to support victims of misconduct
Labor leader Bill Shorten will announce a $640 million levy on Australia’s large banks and financial institutions, aimed at supporting those ripped off by the financial sector.
February 25, 2019
Good Shepherd Microfinance calls for more responsible lending
A ‘legislative loophole’ is causing countless vulnerable Australians to accumulate thousands of dollars of debt on things don’t need, according to Good Shepherd Microfinance.
February 21, 2019
Property investors look towards Perth and Brisbane for gains
Australian property investors consider Perth and Brisbane the best capital cities to invest in, according to a new survey.
February 20, 2019
Labor to push through crackdown on payday lenders
Payday lending and consumer leasing in Australia could be set for a shake-up, with Labor to introduce a new bill on Monday.
February 18, 2019
HSBC expects Aussie dollar to plummet in value in 2019
The Aussie Dollar could fall to 66 cents against the US dollar in 2019, according to HSBC.
February 14, 2019
Opinion: Mortgage brokers the fall guys for big banks’ inability to win new customers
Much has been written over the last week about the Royal Commission’s recommendations on what mortgage brokers are paid and who should pick up the bill for their services. Before we dive into this, lets set some context so we’re all on the same page.
February 08, 2019
Australia’s top 10 property danger zones revealed
Riskwise Property Research has compiled a list of the 10 most ‘dangerous’ areas to buy in at the moment.
February 07, 2019
RBA keeps cash rate unchanged at 1.50%
The Reserve Bank of Australia has today left the official cash rate on hold at 1.50%, marking the 30th month of no change in a row.
February 05, 2019
Has negative gearing had its day?
Amid a slowing property market and the threat of policy reforms, is negative gearing still a valid investment strategy?
September 25, 2018
Has the time come to fix your investment home loan?
It’s a question that’s on the lips of many Aussie property investors – is it time to fix rates?
September 07, 2018
