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Million Dollar Sales at Record Levels

March 2, 2018

The cost of housing has continued to rise across most parts of the country over the past 12 months, pushing the proportion of homes selling for at least one million dollars to new record highs. Bracket creep should come as no surprise in markets like Sydney and Melbourne where dwelling values have increased by 77% […]

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Fewer Aussies are behind on mortgage repayments

January 28, 2018

Despite high household indebtedness, the number of Australians behind on their mortgage repayments has fallen, according to a recent report by ratings agency S&P. Delinquent housing loans underlying prime residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) fell to 1.00% in November 2017 from 1.04% the previous month, S&P partly attributed the drop to a continuous increase in outstanding […]

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Personal loan customers refunded millions

January 17, 2018

Hundreds of Latitude Insurance customers will be refunded a total of $1.1 million after the insurance provider mis-sold consumer credit insurance with personal loans. Hallmark General Insurance Company Ltd (which trades as Latitude Insurance) will refund 905 customers after it mis-sold consumer credit insurance (CCI) with Latitude personal loans and denied insurance claims made on […]

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ASIC provides tips for financial resolutions

January 15, 2018

The financial services regulator is encouraging Australians to start the new year by setting financial goals, listing five tips to help achieve the feat. According to ASIC’s senior executive leader for financial capability, Laura Higgins, one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is for people to “take control” of their money. However, Ms Higgins highlighted that […]

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2018 to be ‘Year of the First Home Buyer’ in Perth

January 15, 2018

The approaching year in Perth and Western Australia is being heralded as one to be extremely favourable for first home buyers and anyone looking to purchase property. According to Shane Kempton, chief operations officer of Professionals Real Estate Group in WA and Northern Territory, a combination of low rates, a rising economy and cheap property will […]

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