Making sense of the markets that impact you
The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the official interest rate on hold, but flagged key changes to its bond buying program as the economy continues to rebound.
With house price growth across the nation’s capital cities continuing to rise, many home buyers are choosing to escape the city in a bid to increase their purchasing power and gain more bang for their buck.
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate at a record low of 0.1 per cent, with inflation remaining below targets despite short-term spikes.
Australian's are spending record amounts on renovations according to the Housing Industry Association. COVID-19 travel bans coupled with generous government stimulus are undoubtedly fuelling the frenzy.
The official interest rate remains on hold despite inflation speculation dominating global markets, but some big banks have already started increasing rates for fixed loans.
With buyers bidding with more money than ever, having extra cash to spend could mean the difference between securing your dream property or missing out.
A booming market makes upgrading challenging, but buying a bigger and better home isn't the only thing owners can do to take advantage of current conditions.
When it comes to purchasing home insurance, beyond decoding the fine print we have the added layer of navigating awards, ratings and a seemingly endless stream of discounts. How can consumers tell the different between clever marketing tactics and genuine value?
Despite the most rapid surge in home prices in 32 years, the Reserve Bank of Australia will hold the official interest rate at its record low.
A booming market fuelled by rock-bottom interest rates has caught both first-timers and upsizers off guard, but experts say buyers waiting for a dip may end up disappointed.
