May Snapshot
RBA keeps rates on hold, Perth market continues to grow at record pace…
The first change in 10 years to the First Home Owner Stamp Duty Rebates was announced in the State Budget last week raising the no stamp duty threshold from $430,000 to $450,000. The changes were announced as part of a $1.1billion housing and homelessness package.
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After 13 consecutive cash rate hikes through 2022 and 2023, many potential homeowners and those with mortgages have been left feeling uncertain. You might be concerned about whether your dream of owning a home has been temporarily derailed. Perhaps you’re questioning how competitive your current interest rate is, or what steps to take towards your
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There’s still hundreds of thousands of mortgages to come off their fixed rate terms which may leave many property owners facing the “mortgage cliff” as they increase to much higher variable repayments. Many investors are wondering whether now is a good time to refinance. Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) data shows there will be 450,000 mortgages coming
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Purchasing your first home is an exciting milestone, but the challenge of saving 20% for deposit – particularly if you’re also paying rent and navigating cost-of-living pressures – can feel like an impossible mission.
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Getting ready to buy a home starts with saving for the deposit. It might seem challenging, but with a solid strategy, you can make it happen.
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Are you in the market for a new set of wheels? The good news is that used-car prices are largely continuing to fall, while new car prices have dropped 3.5% since their peak in December 2022. COVID-induced supply chain issues have well and truly eased, and in some markets, like the US, an oversupply of
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If you’re struggling to cover your mortgage repayments and other living expenses, you’re not alone.
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At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to keep the cash rate on hold. Economists are increasingly anticipating a rate cut later in the year.