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Mar 3, 2020

RBA cuts cash rate to record low amid coronavirus concerns

Mar 3, 2020

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to a new record low of 0.50% as the coronavirus outbreak impacts global financial markets.

Mar 3, 2020

Feb 27, 2020

Employers granted one-off super amnesty

Feb 27, 2020

Employers who have underpaid their staff superannuation have been granted a one-off amnesty to make things right, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely ‘off the hook’.

Feb 27, 2020

How long does it take to find and secure your dream home?

Feb 27, 2020

It takes most first home buyers longer than a full working week to house hunt and apply for finance for their ‘dream’ property, according to new research.

Feb 27, 2020

Feb 20, 2020

Downsizers tipped to be a ‘powerful force’ in 2020

Feb 20, 2020

Downsizers are tipped to take advantage of ‘the perfect storm’ and get the most out of the property market this year, predicts the national body representing professional buyers’ agents.

Feb 20, 2020

Feb 13, 2020

Are you being stung by the loyalty tax?

Feb 13, 2020

Once upon a time you were rewarded for loyalty. But borrowers with older mortgages are typically paying a higher interest rate than customers on new loans, confirms the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).

Feb 13, 2020

Feb 6, 2020

Smaller lenders taking applications for home loan deposit scheme

Feb 6, 2020

Non-major lenders have started offering another 5,000 slots for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which allows first home buyers to purchase a property with a deposit of 5% without having to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).

Feb 6, 2020

Credit scores set for Valentine’s Day boost

Feb 6, 2020

Tens of thousands of Aussies have an extra reason to love Valentine’s Day this year, with their credit scores set to jump after civil court filings disappear from their credit file.

Feb 6, 2020

Jan 30, 2020

How to increase your property’s value by up to 10%

Jan 30, 2020

Properties with high energy-efficiency ratings typically sell for up to 10% more, a review of international research shows.

Jan 30, 2020

Jan 23, 2020

Why don’t lenders drop my repayments when the interest rate falls?

Jan 23, 2020

A question that’s been popping up a bit lately has been ‘why didn’t my lender reduce my repayments when the interest rate fell last year?’

Jan 23, 2020

Jan 16, 2020

The race is on: thousands rush to apply for first home loan scheme

Jan 16, 2020

If you’re thinking of taking advantage of the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme then you better act quick, as thousands of first home buyers have already applied for the 10,000 guarantees available.

Jan 16, 2020

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