Rate cut: Dutton’s $80k gift to Aussies
A Coalition plan to help more Aussies buy homes is a positive move, but may come with a dangerous side effect.
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They’re all wrong: RBA to cut rates again
So-called experts across the country are set to be blindsided, with the RBA shaping up to unexpectedly slash rates again.
Going backwards: Why budget won’t fix housing crisis
With a budget spruiking that it is ‘Building Australia’s Future’, you’d expect to see all sorts of things in there to aid construction. Here are five ways that the government missed the mark.
Bank mistake costing you $12k
Big banks are dangling discounted rates to refinancers, but what they don’t tell you could cost you thousands in repayments.
$300k saved: How to beat the banks
RBA’s rate cut has seen banks go into competition mode. Before refinancing, here are the 50 best and five worst rates on the market.
‘Tone deaf’: BoQ CEO’s $7m loan surprise amid rates cut furore
Startling details have emerged about the Bank of Queensland boss’ mortgage for his $7m beachfront home, as customer outrage continues over the lender’s decision to not pass on a rates cut.
‘Soul destroying’: New bank refuses rate cut
Virgin Money is no longer alone, with another subsidiary of a defiant lender refusing to pass on the RBA rate cut to customers.
$200k richer: 25 Aus suburbs guaranteed to grow
Property markets can fluctuate, but these solid suburbs have been Australia’s best for the past decade. And there’s properties to fit all budgets.
Sneaky bank mortgage ‘deal’ to cost borrowers $8k
Banks are offering ‘discounts’ that could actually cost borrowers in the long term. Here’s how to avoid falling into the trap.
Exposed: 16 Aus banks double rate cut
Australians who are keen for another rate cut straight away can look at these 16 banks now for another slash.
Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/journalists/tim-mcintyre