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As the cost of living continues to bite, make sure you get savvy when it comes to these expenses. Big changes are coming and you need to be across them … Australian families could pocket or miss out on hundreds of dollars in savings depending on a series of upcoming pricing decisions. Authorities are due… Read more »
Not only will a rate cut provide much-needed mortgage payment relief but it could stimulate more growth in property values. Here are the areas we will see this the most. While we generally look at overall monthly performance figures of property values, the more affordable end of the market has remained strong, while the top… Read more »
Buyers are starting to see a drop in housing values, but we still need increased supply to make property affordable – and it’s not happening anytime soon. It does make me laugh. When the residential property market is booming, all the media coverage is focused on the lack of affordability for first home buyers. My… Read more »
The fall in the value of the Australian dollar is playing havoc with the cost of overseas holidays and the buying of imported goods. But what does it mean for YOUR money? Back in 2011 the Australian dollar was at parity with the US dollar … a dollar for a dollar. Now it’s hovering around… Read more »
Another day, another scam … The ATO is warning us to be alert for potentially dodgy tax schemes which are spreading online, including through social media. Acting Deputy Commissioner, Sarah Taylor, is urging individuals to be wary of online promotion of tax schemes promising to significantly reduce or avoid tax altogether. Stay alert Sometimes… Read more »
There is much debate and discussion around property markets, often leading to misconceptions about how they work. These can sometimes influence people’s property buying, selling, or investing decisions, and even lead to missed opportunities. With Ray White’s chief economist, Nerida Conisbee’s insights, let’s examine (and bust) some common property market myths: 1. There’s an ideal… Read more »
I have been saying for a long time that our kids need to be taught how to manage their money. What’s more, this should be part of their formal school education. Well, now The Salvos (like they always do) are coming to the rescue for many Aussies who lack financial literacy. If ever there was… Read more »
Trying to enter the property market for the first time? Here is some refreshing news … According to Ray White chief economist, Nerida Conisbee, now is a particularly good time for first home buyers to be considering property. House prices have slowed, and are in fact declining in many places, plus there are a wide… Read more »
Are you on the same financial page as your partner? This little habit could not only save your money, but also your relationship. Here’s a challenge: I want you to spend 15 minutes a month thinking about your money. It doesn’t sound like much but how many people, individually or as a couple, actually sit… Read more »
We all know someone who claims property never goes down and that shares are just a form of gambling. So which is a better investment? Equities or housing? The right answer, of course, is that both equally play a vital role in building wealth, but they’re very different to each other. According to property research… Read more »
