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Unraveling the Mortgage Cliff Myth: Australian Homeowners Grapple with Soaring Variable Rate Repayments

Unraveling the Mortgage Cliff Myth: Australian Homeowners Grapple with Soaring Variable Rate Repayments

In recent times, there has been much talk about the so-called "mortgage cliff" phenomenon affecting Australian homeowners. However, it is essential to debunk the myth and bring attention to the true issue at hand. While

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NSW Government Incentives Empower Developers to Boost Affordable Housing Availability

NSW Government Incentives Empower Developers to Boost Affordable Housing Availability

Addressing the critical need for affordable housing, the New South Wales (NSW) government has introduced a range of incentives to encourage property developers to allocate at least 15% of new projects for affordable housing. In

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Maximizing End-of-Financial-Year Opportunities with 120% deductions

Maximizing End-of-Financial-Year Opportunities with 120% deductions

As the financial year draws to a close, businesses across Australia have an opportunity to optimize their financial position and capitalize on various strategies to maximize returns and minimize tax liabilities. This article highlights key

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Massive Interest Rate Rises Impact on Purchaser Borrowing Ability Causing House Price Drops  in Australian Suburbs

Massive Interest Rate Rises Impact on Purchaser Borrowing Ability Causing House Price Drops in Australian Suburbs

Recent significant interest rate rises have sent shockwaves through the Australian housing market, impacting not only the borrowing ability of potential purchasers but also leading to a reduction in housing prices in several suburbs. What

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Will Mortgage Brokers be Replaced as Borrowers Turn to AI for Perfect Home Loans?

Will Mortgage Brokers be Replaced as Borrowers Turn to AI for Perfect Home Loans?

As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a game-changer in various industries. The mortgage lending sector is no exception, with AI-powered tools promising to simplify the process

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Who’s Right, optimism of the share markets or the pessimism of the bond markets

Who’s Right, optimism of the share markets or the pessimism of the bond markets

The stock market and bond market are two of the most important financial markets in the world. They both play a vital role in shaping the overall economic outlook of a country. However, there are

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Bond Market has Factored in 0.50% Rate Drops Due to Fear of Further Bank Failures , Recession and Distrust Between Banks, Echoing GFC

Bond Market has Factored in 0.50% Rate Drops Due to Fear of Further Bank Failures , Recession and Distrust Between Banks, Echoing GFC

The bond market is currently reflecting growing concerns over the potential for bank failures, a looming recession, and increasing distrust between financial institutions, echoing the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) of 2008. The market has factored

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Crypto Resurgence from Financial Uncertainty

Crypto Resurgence from Financial Uncertainty

The recent collapse of banks and fear of further collapses causing turmoil in financial markets has led to a resurgence in interest in cryptocurrencies. As medium term interest rates fall and traditional financial systems prove

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Should government take responsibility for inflation with other options than just the blunt tool of the RBA’s interest rates

Should government take responsibility for inflation with other options than just the blunt tool of the RBA’s interest rates

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is responsible for setting the official cash rate, which is the interest rate that banks use to borrow and lend money. The RBA raises interest rates when it wants

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How all the bloomin’ rate rises are affecting the spring market and you

How all the bloomin’ rate rises are affecting the spring market and you

Nathan Mawby| Real Estate| 19 September 2022 How all the bloomin’ rate rises are affecting the spring market and you - realestate.com.au Interest rate hikes have piled on hundreds of dollars of hip-pocket pain for

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