Five reasons the RBA will likely cut rates again 5 August 2015 Columnist: Shane Oliver - SMSFAdviser While it’s a close call, chances are the RBA will cut rates again before year end, reflecting a poor business investment outlook, weakness in commodity prices, the Australian dollar remaining too high and slowing momentum in home price…
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Negative Gearing
The case in favour of Negative Gearing Since before the July 2 election we've seen arguments for and against Negative Gearing. Those against have claimed that NG benefits only the rich and forces property prices up while those in the "for" camp refer to risk of increased rents due to lack of investors buying properties…
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r’">The rise of the ‘rentvestor’
The rise of the ‘rentvestor’ By Sarah Millar 14 Jul 2015 Young renters keen to maintain certain lifestyle factors are increasingly looking to buy investment properties in more affordable suburbs and rent closer to the city. The ‘rentvestor’ trend has been identified in a new white paper on young people and the property market. The…
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Part 2: Getting your first home Sooner
Your First Home As housing prices have increased, younger people are finding it more difficult to buy their first home. In recognition of this many lenders have introduced new loan products to make it easier to buy a first home. A significant advancement in recent years is “limited guarantees”. This involves family assistance that enables…
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