Why the interest rate increase won’t hit 3.5% and Australia won’t go into recession
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Why the interest rate increase won’t hit 3.5% and Australia won’t go into recession

With the Reserve Bank of Australia lifting interest rates for the third month in a row, the conditions are changing for Australians who are looking to take out a home loan or are currently paying one off.What are the …

How the upcoming federal election will impact the housing market
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How the upcoming federal election will impact the housing market

It’s time to vote, Australia – this May 21st we go to the polling booths to decide on our country’s leadership for the next election term, and in a year like 2022, there are no shortage of hot button issues influencin…

Top 10 Affordable Sydney Starter Suburbs for First Home Buyers
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Top 10 Affordable Sydney Starter Suburbs for First Home Buyers

Sydney is facing one of the most significant housing affordability crises in more than a decade. Property experts say that Sydney’s housing prices will continue to rise throughout 2022 as demand increases while supply…

Is the transfer of Intergenerational Wealth the new “Bank of Mum and Dad”
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Is the transfer of Intergenerational Wealth the new “Bank of Mum and Dad”

An unintended consequence of the housing market boom is the accumulation in personal wealth, with the Productivity Commission this week releasing a report that inheritances are rising dramatically.

In 2018 the averag…

How to get a home improvement loan without equity
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How to get a home improvement loan without equity

You’ve got a brand-new mortgage, most of the boxes are unpacked, you’re settling in nicely and you’ve made a few loan repayments. Home ownership is going well, so far. But an unexpected turn of events means you need t…