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    Refinancing numbers are surging across the country, here’s why
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    Refinancing numbers are surging across the country, here’s why

    Rising interest rates got you feeling a little vulnerable? It might be time to take some control back by refinancing or asking for a rate review. Here’s why we’re seeing refinancing numbers surge across the country.
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    Banks tighten lending, reducing the maximum you can borrow
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    Banks tighten lending, reducing the maximum you can borrow

    Some of Australia’s biggest banks have tightened their mortgage lending criteria, meaning you might not be able to borrow as much from them. How might this affect your next purchase?
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    Bulk of SMEs preparing for growth over next 12 months: research
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    Bulk of SMEs preparing for growth over next 12 months: research

    Small businesses around the nation are once again confident about their future and ready to start driving toward their next phase of growth, according to new research.
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    ATO hit list: rental property income and capital gains
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    ATO hit list: rental property income and capital gains

    Property investors beware: the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has revealed the four key areas it will be targeting this tax year, and rental property income/deductions and capital gains are high on the hit list.
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    The two major parties’ first home buyer policies explained
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    The two major parties’ first home buyer policies explained

    Housing affordability is one of the key battlegrounds ahead of the federal election this Saturday. So what is each of the two major parties proposing to help first home buyers crack the market? Let’s take a look.
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    EOFY alert! Financial year-end is fast approaching
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    EOFY alert! Financial year-end is fast approaching

    Small business owners wanting to buy a vehicle, asset or important piece of equipment and immediately write off the cost have just over a month to act this financial year.
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    Ready for lift-off: how to prepare a buffer for more rate rises
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    Ready for lift-off: how to prepare a buffer for more rate rises

    Rate rises are a bit like taking off in a plane. Sure, it's a bit nervy, but so long as you’ve run through your pre-flight check, have a well-serviced aircraft, built-in some contingencies (a buffer!), and have a handy co-pilot (us!), you should reach your destination no worries.
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    RBA increases cash rate to 0.35% amid high inflation concerns
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    RBA increases cash rate to 0.35% amid high inflation concerns

    The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.35% amid high inflation concerns and has signalled more cash rate increases will likely follow.
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    Attention first home buyers! Price caps increase for 5% deposit scheme
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    Attention first home buyers! Price caps increase for 5% deposit scheme

    First home buyers with a deposit of just 5% will soon have more purchasing power thanks to an increase in property price caps for the highly popular Home Guarantee Scheme.
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    How to save a first home deposit in just over a year
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    How to save a first home deposit in just over a year

    It’s taking young couples roughly five years on average to save for a 20% home loan deposit, according to new...
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    What the!? Tesla came third on the new vehicles sold list?
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    What the!? Tesla came third on the new vehicles sold list?

    Car enthusiasts around the nation got a bit of a shock this week when the Tesla Model 3 rocketed up the sales leaderboard to place third for all new vehicles sold in March.
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    Budget winners: first home buyers, regional buyers, single parents
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    Budget winners: first home buyers, regional buyers, single parents

    First home buyers, regional buyers and single parents keen to crack the property market are the big winners in this year’s federal budget - with 50,000 low deposit, no LMI scheme spots up for grabs. 
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    16 ways the government should tackle housing affordability: report
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    16 ways the government should tackle housing affordability: report

    Think property prices have gone a little bonkers? You’re not the only one. Which is why a report with 16...
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    How much have car prices gone up since the pandemic began?
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    How much have car prices gone up since the pandemic began?

    Most of you would have noticed that car prices have gone up significantly over the past two years. But how much have they gone up exactly? Let’s take a look.
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    What’s your debt-to-income ratio? And why do lenders care about it?
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    What’s your debt-to-income ratio? And why do lenders care about it?

    New data from the lending watchdog reveals almost one in four new mortgages are risky. How are they deemed risky? Well, it’s got something to do with your debt-to-income ratio, which we’ll explain in this week’s article.
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    Flood victims can defer loan repayments for up to 3 months
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    Flood victims can defer loan repayments for up to 3 months

    Home and business owners impacted by the floods in New South Wales and Queensland can apply to their lender for...
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    Which two capital cities might have just hit their property price peak?
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    Which two capital cities might have just hit their property price peak?

    It’s a three-speed property market across the country right now, with two capital cities showing signs prices might’ve peaked, three cities looking like they could soon peak, and three still going strong. How is the market performing in your neck of the woods?
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    Flexibility emerges as a key priority for small business loans
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    Flexibility emerges as a key priority for small business loans

    What’s most important to you when selecting a lender to provide finance for your small business right now? Well, Australian...
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    Why are houses becoming so much more expensive to build?
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    Why are houses becoming so much more expensive to build?

    Construction costs just rose at the fastest annual pace since 2005. So why is it getting so expensive to build...
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    Which cities are expected to have the biggest price growth in 2022?
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    Which cities are expected to have the biggest price growth in 2022?

    National property prices are predicted to rise by up to 9% in 2022, according to REA Group, but which cities...
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