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RBA Cash Rate Rises to 4.60%: What the Latest Rate Hike Means for Mortgage Holders
The RBA cash rate has increased again, reaching 4.60% after the Reserve Bank raised rates by another 0.25 percentage points. It is the fourth rate increase this year, adding further pressure to households with variable-rate home loans. Following rate hikes in...
Negative Gearing on New Investment Property: What Property Investors Need to Know After the Tax Changes
The recent federal budget introduced significant changes to property investment tax rules, leaving many investors wondering whether negative gearing on a new investment property will still be possible. The good news is that while the rules are changing, opportunities...
First Home Buyer Property Prices and Why Waiting Could Cost You
Many aspiring homeowners are watching the market closely, hoping first home buyer property prices will fall further before they make a move. While that strategy may sound sensible, today's market conditions suggest that waiting for significant price drops could leave...
Why Homebuyers Have More Opportunities This Spring Season
The Spring Property Market is off to a very different start compared to recent years. Traditionally known as the busiest period for real estate activity, this season is delivering more choice, increased negotiating power, and softer property prices for buyers. Whether...
Could Interest Rates Increase Before Christmas?
An interest rate rise could be back on the agenda sooner than many homeowners expected. After months of stability following several cash rate increases, major lenders are now revising their forecasts and warning that further rate hikes may occur before Christmas....
Property Settlement Scams: How to Spot the Warning Signs and Protect Your Home Deposit
Buying a property is an exciting milestone, but it can also expose buyers to serious cybercrime risks. Property settlement scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting homebuyers during one of the most important financial transactions of their lives. With...