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Downsizers tipped to be a ‘powerful force’ in 2020

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Downsizers are tipped to take advantage of ‘the perfect storm’ and get the most out of the property market this year, predicts the national body representing professional buyers’ agents. With softer lending conditions and strong property prices tipped for 2020, cashed-up downsizers looking to sell the family home and move…
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Are you being stung by the loyalty tax?

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Once upon a time you were rewarded for loyalty. But borrowers with older mortgages are typically paying a higher interest rate than customers on new loans, confirms the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). The RBA’s study finds that the difference in interest rates between new and outstanding variable-rate home loans…
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Credit scores set for Valentine’s Day boost

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Tens of thousands of Aussies have an extra reason to love Valentine’s Day this year, with their credit scores set to jump after civil court filings disappear from their credit file. According to consumer and financial law firm MyCRA Lawyers, the change will allow some people to get credit where…
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How to increase your property’s value by up to 10%

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Properties with high energy-efficiency ratings typically sell for up to 10% more, a review of international research shows. The review, which was conducted by the University of Wollongong, compiled research undertaken in 14 countries and included data from the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), which is the only Australian jurisdiction to…
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How to avoid underinsuring your home

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With Australia currently enduring its worst bushfire season on record, we all want to do our little bit to help out, so today we thought we'd discuss the important topic of underinsurance. Indeed, researchers are warning that the nation is facing an underinsurance crisis, according to a recent report by…
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