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Regional property price growth triples capital city markets
Regional property markets outperformed city markets on average over the past year, with local economies more immune to the effects of coronavirus crisis.
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Mortgage versus superannuation: Which should you top up?
If you are fortunate enough to have some cash left in the bank at the end of each week, working out the best place for it can be confusing.
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Tricky home insurance jargon and how to decipher it
If you're having trouble understanding your home insurance policy, you're not alone.
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Four lucrative side hustles that earn up to $20,000 per year
Making extra repayments on your mortgage can cut years from the life of your loan. These savvy strategies can accelerate your path to financial freedom.
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No holiday for borrowers who choose to defer payments
Finance experts are cautioning people who have deferred their mortgage repayments about taking advantage of the latest four-month extension.
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RBA holds but unemployment creates uncertainty for prices
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate steady at 0.25 per cent in July but dark clouds are emerging for property prices.
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Seven steps to reduce mortgage stress
If you’re worried about paying your mortgage once repayment holidays end, there are things you can do right now to keep a roof over your head.
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6 myths you may have been told about home loans
Home loan applications are nuanced and complicated. Here are some of the most common misconceptions experts find themselves dispelling.
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Banks bracing for huge influx of first-home buyers
The next batch of First Home Loan Deposit Scheme places will be released next month, and buyers have been urged to get in quick to secure a spot.
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Can you access your super early to boost your deposit?
Banks are taking very different approaches to first-home buyers using superannuation withdrawn under hardship provisions as part of their deposit.
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