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RBA hikes the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%
Bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Today we’ll look at why it did so, and how this rate hike could impact your monthly mortgage repayments. Well, those three rate cuts in 2025 were nice while they lasted! But recent …
How high are property prices predicted to go in 2026?
After a lengthy run of rising prices in 2025, some pundits are tipping property prices could keep climbing in 2026. Today we’ll take a sneak peek inside the experts’ crystal ball – and what it could mean for your home buying plans. 2025 was a great year for home owners, though a little more challenging …
Roll up those sleeves – a renovation renaissance is slated for 2026
A renovation boom may loom, with plenty of home owners choosing to renovate rather than relocate this year. So if you have plans for home improvements, it’s worth knowing how to fund your project. Australians love tackling home renovations! Home owners collectively spend over $1 billion each month improving their place. And along with a more comfortable …
Nurses, teachers or CEOs: which occupation boasts more property investors?
Owning an investment property isn’t limited to the uber-rich. In fact, investors are usually people you interact with daily. Today, we’ll reveal which occupations are the nation’s most prolific property investors, and how you could potentially join them. Owning a home has traditionally been the great Australian dream, but aspirations to own an investment property …
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