Business and Finance News and Analysis
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Are rising interest rates actually pushing down property prices?
Chloe Breitkreuz|Aug 2, 2022
While interest rate movements may seem to have a significant effect on property prices, they are only part of the reason why changes occur.
RBA lifts cash rate by 50 basis points in fourth straight hike
Sue Williams|Aug 2, 2022
Mortgage-holders face more pain after the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the official interest rate by a further 50 basis points.
10 ways home owners can save thousands on household expenses
Sue Williams|Jul 19, 2022
With rising inflation, the skyrocketing cost of energy and fuel, and interest rates steadily on the up, it’s never been as important to save money around the home.
What rising interest rates reveal about the property market
Chloe Breitkreuz|Jul 5, 2022
Predicting the future state of the property market is a near impossible task, but examining the trajectory of interest rates could provide some clues.
RBA raises offical interest rate by 50 basis points again
Sue Williams|Jul 5, 2022
The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate target for the third month in a row, with banks once again expected to pass on the rate hike to borrowers.
The smart strategy home owners can use to fund a renovation
Chloe Breitkreuz|Jun 24, 2022
Financing home improvements can be costly, but using your home equity could be a cost-effective way to get the most out of your renovations.
Why rising rates could help borrowers get a better deal
Chloe Breitkreuz|Jun 8, 2022
While rising rates have meant some borrowers have seen an increase in their repayments, they could also create more interest-saving opportunities for borrowers.
RBA hikes interest rates by 50 basis points
Sue Williams|Jun 7, 2022
The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate target in its second rise in two months after a frantic guessing game around the nation not so much over whether the rate would go up, but by how much.
How rising interest rates could affect first-home buyers
Chloe Breitkreuz|May 27, 2022
While rising interest rates could reduce buyers’ borrowing power, it could also trigger a decline in property prices, potentially helping first-home buyers enter the property market sooner.
How rising interest rates could affect fixed-rate mortgage holders
Chloe Breitkreuz|May 16, 2022
Borrowers who locked in record-low fixed interest rates in the past few years are likely to face a substantial increase in mortgage repayments when their fixed terms end.