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The data is in. Properties eligible for the scheme have risen nearly twice as fast as higher-priced homes since it was introduced. New analysis from property research giant Cotality shows that since October last year, properties with an estimated value below the 5% Deposit Scheme price caps have recorded stronger growth than higher-priced homes. Over the… Read more »
Remember when petrol cost under a dollar a litre, a pub lunch was $10, and a soft serve from McDonald’s was 30 cents? These ‘price memories’ shape what we think we should be charged today. So much so that every tap of the card or phone can feel like a bit of a rip-off. And… Read more »
I am being besieged by questions from readers about travel insurance at the moment. The travel plans of thousands are being disrupted by the Middle East crisis and there is a lot of misinformation being spread. So I checked in with the travel insurance gurus at Compare the Market to answer the most common questions… Read more »
First home buyers: are you staring at property prices going ‘WHAT?’ Wondering if you’ll ever be able to afford the home you want, where you want? What if you can’t rely on the Bank of Mum and Dad? Register now for our latest free webinar – The future for first home buyers: How to get… Read more »
Inflation doesn’t just push up the price of groceries and petrol. Over time, it erodes the real purchasing power of your savings and income – even when your investments appear to be holding steady on paper. The good news is that long-term investors have navigated inflationary environments before, and there are some clear, sensible strategies… Read more »
The best strategy has always been to hang in there … Amid all the political chaos and financial implications of the war with Iran, it’s worth stepping back and keeping some perspective. What history tells us I know it’s hard to comprehend when it feels like we are in a continuous sequence of rolling crises,… Read more »
Gold has had an incredible run … but what’s next? A couple of weeks ago I was asked my opinion in TV interviews about the queues of investors lining up and down the street outside gold bullion stores. I explained that, for me, it was a sign that gold was at its peak and investors… Read more »
Financial markets and everyday Australians are being bombarded with news of the Middle East crisis and what it means for our lives and investments. There’s just so much to take in and analyse. I received a great summary from superannuation and trading platform SuperHero (declaration: I’m a customer and investor) on the impact of higher… Read more »
Regular readers would know I’m a big fan of property research group SQM Research and, in particular, Louis Christopher’s annual Housing Boom and Bust Report. I reckon it is one of the best property research reports of the year. So, when SQM Research issue a downgrade to their annual report just three months into the… Read more »
With changing appetites around share market volatility and investment timelines, Australian investors are rethinking how they generate monthly income. When it comes to building wealth, Australian investors have long relied almost entirely on their share portfolios, but it’s not the only way to generate returns from your savings. As people move closer to retirement – or start… Read more »
