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Property market sentiment improves

Rising house prices have improved property market sentiment and don't seem to have deterred first home buyers, according to survey results.

By William Jolly ● January 30, 2020

What changes are coming to income protection?

The times they are a changin' … at least for the laws around income protection anyway. Here’s what you should know about the changes coming to retail income protection insurance in 2020.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 29, 2020

Inflation rises to 1.8%, February rate cut odds sink

Australia's inflation rate has risen higher than expected, signalling a lower chance of a cash rate cut next week.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 29, 2020

House prices, wage growth, unemployment: 2020 a year of low expectations

2020 is looking like a pretty ordinary year for the economy, if some of Australia's leading economists are to be believed.

By William Jolly ● January 28, 2020

More gain, less pain for Australian property market as more properties sell for a profit

New data shows property sellers raked in a gross profit of $18.7 billion across Australia in the September 2019 quarter.

By Emma Duffy ● January 25, 2020

How to buy property through an SMSF in Australia

A self-managed super fund, or SMSF, gives people complete control over how their retirement funds are invested, whether that be in shares, term deposits or property.

By Alex Brewster ● January 24, 2020

When do CommBank, NAB, ANZ and Westpac think the next RBA rate cut will be?

The long predicted February cash rate cut from the Reserve Bank (RBA) has been thrown into doubt, with economists split on when the next one will be.

By Alex Brewster ● January 24, 2020

ANZ, Westpac, Bankwest cut rates on home loans

There was a flurry of rate cuts this week, as two of the big four and other lenders made moves ahead of the Reserve Bank's cash rate decision next month.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 24, 2020

CoreLogic calls for more medium density housing

The latest dwelling approval data highlights Australia's lack of medium density properties, according to a research report from property analytics firm Corelogic.

By Harrison Astbury ● January 23, 2020

Home buying intentions have reached a record high

Intentions to buy a new home are at record highs at the moment, according to new data.

By William Jolly ● January 21, 2020

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