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RBA: We are not responsible for house prices

Australia's central bank has refused to intervene in rising house prices.

ANZ & CBA have lowered savings account rates again

Two of Australia's big banks have made further cuts to already-low savings account interest rates.

ING, Adelaide Bank hike home loan rates

In the past week, both ING and Adelaide Bank have hiked interest rates on owner occupier home loans by up to 15 basis points.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 05, 2021

Price falls see 23 new city suburbs qualify for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

CoreLogic has identified 23 new city suburbs that now qualify for the government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 04, 2021

Reverse mortgage market to triple by 2031

The global equity release market could more than triple in growth over the next decade, but more needs to be done to educate Australians about the benefits of products like reverse mortgages.

Budgeting app WeMoney: The 'Mecca for personal money management'

There's a new personal finance app in Australia that is proving popular with those looking to save.

Are 'micropayments' the next big payment method?

Eftpos has announced plans to bring a 'micropayment' network to Australia. But what exactly is a micropayment?

The UK will regulate BNPL: Will Australia do the same?

The UK has announced plans to regulate buy now, pay later platforms, which could have implications for the sector down under.

Think of the tradies: House building approvals at record high

The latest data indicates private house building approvals surged 55.6% on the year, while new unit builds fell nearly a fifth.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 03, 2021

Melbourne vacancy rates surge to 11.8% as city slickers flee

Rental markets in regional Australia have become increasingly competitive with supply drying up as city dwellers escape Melbourne and Sydney.

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Refinance home loans.
Rates from 1.69% p.a.

Low-rate car loans
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of up to 1.50%

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of up to 1.60%

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