House prices could jump 17% in 2021 and mortgage rates are set to rise much sooner than expected, ANZ Bank has tipped. The Reserve Bank has repeatedly said the official cash rate isn’t likely to increase for a few years, but ANZ senior economist Felicity Emmett believes fixed-mortgage rates have already…
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The property market is going through a boom phase, which means housing affordability is getting tougher. So how much does the average Australian household need to put towards their monthly home loan repayments in the current market? The housing market is going a bit crazy at the moment, FOMO has…
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Thinking of building, buying a new home or renovating? The HomeBuilder scheme ends on March 31, which means you’ve got less than two weeks to take advantage of the $15,000 grant. The Australian government scheme, which was initially due to end in December but was extended to 31 March, has…
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It’s official: Australia’s housing market is in the midst of a broad-based boom, with the national home value surging 2.1% higher in February; the largest month-on-month change since 2003 The February surge, which was recorded by CoreLogic’s national home value index, was spurred on by a combination of record low mortgage…
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Congrats to our March Winner - Anjana wins a $500 Coles Myer voucher! We appreciate your feedback, that’s why each month we give our customers who have recently settled a loan the chance to go in the competition to win a small thank-you gift. This month’s winner is Anjana, and…
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The RBA met today, leaving the cash rate at 0.10%, in line with their previous guidance that they expected rates to remain unchanged for some time. The market has been speculating that rates may rise as early as late next year based on optimism around the vaccine rollout, surging iron…
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For the little people Tasty toes I don't like tacos, said no Juan ever! These adorable taco baby booties let your little one fiesta until they siesta. uncommongoods.com Monkey business Transform your child's room into a wonderland with gorgeous wall decals from a Melbourne graphic designer. Made to order in…
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As Ben Lawson's poem (see Haven Review) so eloquently describes, there is no doubt that we live in the lucky country. We want to know what Australia means to you. To be in the running to win $1,000, send us a photo you've taken that best sums up why you…
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A new way to quickly and securely share your banking data could help you take more control of your finances. With all the news about Covid last year and its financial impact - interest rates, loan repayment pauses, financial relief packages, government building incentives and so on - you may…
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Some tips and tricks to paying off your home loan sooner. Buying a home is likely the most significant financial transaction you'll ever make. So it stands to reason that your home loan will be your largest ongoing financial obligation. Imagine what life would be like without that monthly or…
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