For many Australians retirement is an opportunity to down-size their homes and simplify their lives. For more than 138,000 retirees*, that means opting for life in a retirement village.
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Spring has sprung and home buyers are emerging from hibernation. That’s the theory, but the reality is home buyers are on the hunt all year round for the right property at the right price. The economic cycle and how you present your property will have a far greater impact than…
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In March this year Australian workers had more than $1.8 trillion stored away in superannuation funds, in part thanks to a system that generally requires employers to pay a contribution on employees’ behalf. From July 1, this required employer contribution jumped .25% to 9.5%.* For many wage and salary earners…
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Amidst the frenzy of today's Melbourne Cup, we have the latest cash rate announcement hot off the press. The Reserve Bank of Australia has today decided to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 2.5%. There was some debate as to whether rates would change as result of the tenth…
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The cash rate remains at 2.5% and has now been at this record low level for fifteen consecutive months. The Reserve Bank of Australia today announced the outcome of its tenth board meeting of the year, a decision that was widely anticipated. The Bank has elected to remain on its…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has today decided to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 2.5%. There was some debate as to whether rates would change as result of the tenth meeting of the year. Australian consumer confidence has taken a cut since this time last year, a factor…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has today decided to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 2.5%. There was some debate as to whether rates would change as result of the tenth meeting of the year. Australian consumer confidence has taken a cut since this time last year, a factor…
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For the gardener in your life who is impossible to buy for, add instant glamour to their patch with a shimmering golden garden hose. It looks beautiful and thanks to its Scandinavian design, features tricot reinforcement to prevent kinking.
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Many buyers struggling to find the right home are going back to the drawing board and building rather than buying an existing home.
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Your home is likely to be the biggest purchase you make, so it’s something you want to get right. Mistakes can be stressful and costly. Here are the biggest ones buyers make and some tips to help you avoid them.
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