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RBA holds cash rate but economists are hopeful for a cut in early 2025
Maria Gil|June 18, 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia continues to hold the cash rate at 4.35 per cent despite a growing trend of cuts by central banks.
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Iconic $1 million skinny house is the width of a shipping container
Emily Power|May 8, 2024
Somehow, a three-level, two-bedroom, two-living zone house fits in a 2.5-metre wide space once used as the horse and cart entrance.
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RBA holds the cash rate again
Maria Gil|May 7, 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia has held the cash rate at 4.35 per cent despite March quarter consumer price index figures showing an uptick in inflation.
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Who is American money man Dave Ramsey and why are Aussie buyers turning to him in droves?
Emily Power|Apr 4, 2024
The financial counsellor and radio is a household name in the US but Australians are choosing to go to him with a major mortgage question.
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Three signs you are in mortgage prison and how to break free
Emily Power|Mar 28, 2024
Mortgage prison is a finance and property phrase that has emerged from the glum depths of interest rate stress but it does not have to be permanent position of pain.
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'We won't get a rate cut this year': RBA holds cash rate but economists dampen outlook for 2024
Sue Williams|Mar 19, 2024
Despite many home buyers holding out for that rate cut, more and more economists are now warning cuts this year are looking less likely.
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RBA holds the cash rate at 4.35 per cent as inflation slows
Maria Gil|Feb 6, 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has held the cash rate at 4.35 per cent during its first meeting of the year, in line with market expectations, following last week’s CPI figures which showed annual inflation had plunged to a two-year low.
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Feeling the pinch? What to do if you can't afford to pay your mortgage
Nina Hendy|Feb 6, 2024
If you’re struggling financially, there are options available to you that you might not have considered, which don’t involve selling your home.
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Everything you need to know about green loans in Australia
Sue Williams|Dec 18, 2023
Discover what a green loan is and how it can help finance energy-efficient projects like solar panels and other sustainable home improvements.
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Christmas gift: RBA holds cash rate at 4.35 per cent
Sue Williams|Dec 5, 2023
It’s the Christmas gift so many households and businesses have been dreaming of – no more interest rate rises for at least the next two months.
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