Month: October 2019

First home buyer

October 31, 2019

Caps for New First Home Buyer Scheme Revealed

The property price caps in each state have been revealed for the federal government’s new first home buyer scheme. Read on to find out the maximum value of a property…

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First home buyer

October 24, 2019

Are You a Spender or a Saver?

Are you paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly? New research indicates that how often you’re paid has a pretty big bearing on whether you’re a saver or a spender. The research,…

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Market insights & general interest

October 18, 2019

Frustrating bank habit triggers probe into home loan pricing

You know that infuriating habit the big banks have of failing to pass on the RBA’s cash rate cuts in full? Well, it’s finally triggered the federal government to order…

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Property investor Refinance

October 10, 2019

7 Ways You Can Use a Reverse Mortgage

Got retirement on your radar? A reverse mortgage can help you improve your standard of living during your golden years. Today we’ll look at how some Aussies are using them.…

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October 2, 2019

RBA cuts cash rate, but will the banks pass it on?

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to a new record low of 0.75%. But will the banks pass on the…

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October 2019

Caps for New First Home Buyer Scheme Revealed

Are You a Spender or a Saver?

Frustrating bank habit triggers probe into home loan pricing

7 Ways You Can Use a Reverse Mortgage

RBA cuts cash rate, but will the banks pass it on?

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