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House rents rose 15.3% in capital cities over the past year
Rent asking prices are still rising across the country, up another 1.4% across the capital cities in April according to SQM Research.
May 17, 2022
Is private health insurance worth it?
Being an adult sucks sometimes, because you need to worry about things like insurance. So, is private health insurance worth having, or is the public system enough for you?
May 17, 2022
Good news for retirees? Government tweaks housing policy, incentivises downsizing
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the government's plan for housing, which is designed to get older homeowners to downsize.
May 16, 2022
Term deposits edge over 4% after cash rate hike
Commonwealth Bank, AMP Bank and BOQ increased term deposit interest rates by up to 170 basis points.
May 13, 2022
Regions facing record high levels of income required to meet rental payments
Regional renters are feeling the pinch as the portion of income required to service rent hit a record high last quarter according to new research.
May 12, 2022
How much are house prices tipped to fall?
With the RBA cash rate rise causing a ruckus, a few experts have weighed in on the future of the housing market.
May 11, 2022
Household spending falls 3.8%, fuelled by fewer home buyers
CommBank's Household Spending Intentions (HSI) Index decreased to 112.3 last month as eight out of 12 spending categories dropped.
May 10, 2022
Labor's shared equity scheme: Is it the key to housing affordability?
Federal Labor's proposed 'Help to Buy' scheme could see the government owning up to 40% of your home. So, is it worth it?
May 09, 2022
Total dwellings approved fell 18.5% in March, driven by dwindling development
Private sector housing fell 3% while private sector dwellings excluding houses fell 29.9% according to the latest ABS data.
May 06, 2022
Regional property more profitable than capital city property over the past quarter
Since taking off during the pandemic, regional property in Australia is still reaping the benefits according to new research. Let's find out why.
May 05, 2022
