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Kate Wick
Australians wasting billions on unnecessary fees
If you've got a home loan, transaction account or credit card, you need to read this and find out if you're contributing to the billions of dollars wasted!
Home Loans
28 Oct, 2014
3 min read
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![Laine Gordon](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20190930/author-laine-512-yP8UBpw_m.jpg)
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Foreign buyer activity picks up: what does this mean for first home buyers?
Foreign investment activity is on the rise, according to National Australia Bank. Which areas will get lots of attention in upcoming months?
Home Loans
26 Oct, 2014
3 min read
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![Laine Gordon](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20190930/author-laine-512-yP8UBpw_m.jpg)
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
New builds bring hope for first home buyers
New housing starts have reached record highs. Have you used a home loan calculator to see how much you could borrow in order to secure real estate?
Home Loans
19 Oct, 2014
3 min read
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![Laine Gordon](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20190930/author-laine-512-yP8UBpw_m.jpg)
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Australia leads the world in property sustainability
Those securing home loans in Australia should know they could be buying some of the most sustainable real estate in the world
Home Loans
28 Sep, 2014
3 min read
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![Kate Wick](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20200113/default-avatar-OszFc-B3u.jpg)
Kate Wick
Burdensome stamp duty costs taxing Australian home buyers
Are you taking out a home loan to purchase a property? If you're not a first-time home buyer, you might feel the sting of stamp duty.
Home Loans
31 Aug, 2014
3 min read
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Kate Wick
The little guys cause big bank rate war
Australia’s big banks have rolled up their sleeves and slashed fixed interest rates in a bid to steal back market share as borrowers flock to smaller banks and lenders – looking for a better deal.
Home Loans
25 Jul, 2014
3 min read
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![Kate Wick](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20200113/default-avatar-OszFc-B3u.jpg)
Kate Wick
Australia's worst performing suburbs
Taking out a home loan? Don't fall into the trap of falling behind on your repayments like individuals in Budgewoi, Torquay and Melton have.
Home Loans
10 Jul, 2014
3 min read
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Kate Wick
Low interest rates improve housing affordability
There’s good news for mortgage holders and first home buyers: record low interest rates have contributed to the most favourable housing affordability conditions in 12 years, according to the Housing Industry Association (HIA).
Home Loans
02 Jun, 2014
3 min read
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![Kate Wick](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20200113/default-avatar-OszFc-B3u.jpg)
Kate Wick
First home buyers hit by budget cuts
The Federal Government has scrapped the First Home Saver Accounts scheme which is currently housing up to 46,000 active accounts and over $521 million in first home buyer’s savings.
Home Loans
14 May, 2014
2 min read
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![Kate Cowling](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20200113/default-avatar-OszFc-B3u.jpg)
Kate Cowling
Mixed bag for Australia's building industry
Mining investment and strong population growth are driving the construction of new buildings in Western Australia, with the state boasting the strongest residential building industry in the country, according to a new report.
Home Loans
28 Nov, 2013
3 min read
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Patricia Babalis
Property predictions for 2014
It’s been quite a year for the Australian property market – with buyers out in record numbers, investors getting in on the action, prices continuing to gain momentum and record auction clearance rates contributing to a market recovery following a sluggish 2011. So what can we expect for 2014?
Home Loans
21 Nov, 2013
3 min read
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![Laine Gordon](https://images.ratecity.com.au/large/20190930/author-laine-512-yP8UBpw_m.jpg)
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Rate discrepancy: borrowers overpay by thousands
The difference between the lowest variable mortgage rate and the highest rate is 2.01 percentage points, with rates ranging from 4.74 percent to 6.75 percent.
Home Loans
04 Aug, 2013
3 min read
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