20
Apr
Australia’s interest rate forecast to hit 1.5 per cent next year
Australia’s interest rate is tipped to hit as high as 1.5 per cent by the middle of next year as the nation’s central bank moves to put a cap on soaring inflation. AMP Capital economist Diana Mousina has outlined the investment manager’s new forecast for Australia’s interest rates, predicting the official cash rate target to hit…..
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20
Apr
What will happen to house prices after the election?
House prices may have risen after the 2019 election, but this time around a post-vote downturn is expected as mortgage holders face the first of many interest rises after they go to the ballot box on May 21. Not all areas of the country are expected to see price corrections, though, with more affordable regional…..
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12
Apr
Sky-high prices push potential home buyers to borrow to the max
Some first-home buyers are stretching their borrowing to the limit to try to get into the pricey property market despite looming interest rate rises, mortgage brokers warn. Other buyers, especially owners looking to upgrade, are starting to take a more conservative approach to their debt levels as they plan for borrowing costs to rise. SPONSORED…..
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12
Apr
5 ways to design a winter-ready living room
Before the chill arrives, start thinking about how you can create a living room that’s the perfect winter retreat. Cosy, plush and warm are all features you want to see in the ideal winter living room. If you’re craving the ultimate living space to suit your needs this winter, we have a few ideas to…..
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31
Mar
This is how long it takes to save for a home deposit in Brisbane
‘It’s grim’: Australia’s first-home buyers need more than five years to save a house deposit. Saving for a first home has never been harder. The Domain First Home Buyer Report, released on Wednesday, has found the time it takes a young couple to save a 20 per cent deposit for an entry-level house has blown out to…..
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31
Mar
2022 Federal Budget Predictions: What’s likely and unlikely for housing
As Australians grapple with a surge in the cost of living on top of record property price growth, the eyes of renters, would-be buyers and advocates will be on next week’s federal budget to see how the government plans to help. Australia’s property market has skyrocketed over the past year, with dwelling prices up more than…..
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