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Rents surge in Hobart as yields slump in SydneyAustralia��_s eight capital city rental markets have reported very different results over the March quarter. Domain has reported that while Sydney tenants pay the highest rents, Hobart tenants have experienced the fastest growth in rents over the year.
Nick Bendel -
12 Apr, 2018 -
3 min read
Home Loans
High rental returns in regional VictoriaProperty investors looking for high rental returns may be better served purchasing property in regional Victoria than Australia's capital cities.
Mark Bristow -
26 May, 2017 -
2 min read
Home Loans
Tenants laughing in some markets, crying in othersRental rates have significantly increased in Hobart and Canberra, while going sharply backwards in Perth and Darwin.
Nick Bendel -
20 Jul, 2017 -
3 min read
Investment Funds
Investment yields forecast to fall from 9% to 6%Diversified investors can expect solid returns this financial year, but not as high as in 2017-18, according to a prominent economist. AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver forecast that diversified funds would earn a yield of about 6 per cent in 2018-19.
Nick Bendel -
07 Jul, 2018 -
2 min read
Investment Funds
Economist tells investors to learn 7 lessons from the GFCTen years ago on this day, Lehman Brothers collapsed and triggered the Global Financial Crisis. What can investors learn from this historic event?
Nick Bendel -
15 Sep, 2018 -
3 min read
Bank Accounts
Financial literacy programs making a difference for kidsIn good news for parents and teachers, an independent evaluation of ASIC��_s MoneySmart Teaching Program has found that it yielded strong results amongst students learning financial literacy.
Alex Ritchie -
12 Dec, 2017 -
2 min read
Savings Accounts
Australian women falling behind in financial literacyAlarming research from Commonwealth Bank has found that Australian women exhibit lower levels of financial literacy compared to men.
Alex Ritchie -
29 Aug, 2018 -
2 min read
Savings Accounts
Best savings accounts for November 2020RateCity has done the hard work for you by ranking some of the most competitive savings accounts in the marketplace for both adults and kids with our Real Time RatingsTM system.
Alex Ritchie -
18 Nov, 2020 -
2 min read
Savings Accounts
CBA responds to ASIC’s investigation into school bankingThe nation’s largest provider of school banking has responded to criticism that they’re taking advantage of ‘vulnerable’ children in an effort to grow their customer base.
Tony Ibrahim -
16 Dec, 2020 -
4 min read
Car Loans
Comparing car loans could yield big savingsAustralia contains dozens of car loan providers and hundreds of different car loan products.
Nick Bendel -
02 Nov, 2019 -
2 min read
Term Deposits
Maximise your savings: top terms deposits for May 2023Now may be an opportune time to compare a range of term deposit accounts and the different options that are available.
Peter Terlato -
12 May, 2023 -
3 min read
Term Deposits
Best term deposits for October 2020With another Reserve Bank of Australia-led cash rate cut tipped for November, could now be the time to lock in a competitive term deposit rate?
Alex Ritchie -
19 Oct, 2020 -
3 min read
Home Loans
What is a good rental yield?Understanding the rental yield for potential property investment opportunities is crucial. So, what exactly is rental yield, and how do investors determine what is considered ‘good’ or ‘bad’?
Alex Ritchie -
31 Jan, 2023 -
4 min read
Home Loans
Apartment v house: which is a better investment?It��_s an age-old question property investors have been asking themselves since they cottoned on to the fact that property makes a sound investment: house or apartment? Which property type makes a better investment?
Laine Gordon -
18 Dec, 2012 -
3 min read
Home Loans
Where are Australia's next property hot spots?The tail end of 2013 was a lucrative time for property investors and home owners alike as property prices across Australia boomed thanks to improved confidence and low interest rates.
Kate Cowling -
06 Feb, 2014 -
3 min read
Savings Accounts
Cash management trust accountFirst introduced in 1980 and pioneered by Hill Samuel Australia (since 1985 Macquarie Bank) in response to the lack of high yielding deposit accounts offered by banks, Cash Management Trusts (CMT) became very popular during the eighties and nineties.
RateCity -
02 Dec, 2008 -
1 min read
Savings Accounts
Savings bank accountsWhen looking for a savings account, bank account or other savings vehicles, there are a variety of ways to turbo-charge your returns, such as choosing higher yielding accounts, or accounts with bonus interest rates.
RateCity -
07 Mar, 2012 -
3 min read
Savings Accounts
Online savingsOnline saving can be a great way to build up some savings fast and can be as simple as opening a high-yielding online savings account. As the name suggests these are simply accounts, which are primarily accessed by the internet - some also have branch, ATM and EFTPOS access.
RateCity -
03 Feb, 2012 -
2 min read
Term Deposits
Long Term Deposit RatesLong term deposit rates are often competitive with other types of investments such as residential property.
RateCity -
18 Apr, 2011 -
2 min read
Term Deposits
Term deposit v property: how to choose an investmentInvesting in real estate can have its disadvantages, not least when you have troublesome tenants. And with yields on residential investment property now averaged at 4.5 percent, there are growing questions about whether investing in property is really worth it.
Laine Gordon -
21 Apr, 2011 -
3 min read
Term Deposits
Shares v term deposits: who's the real winner?Investors heralded the buoyancy of the stock market recently, forecasting further growth in dividends, which inched ahead of bank term deposit yield on average this month.
Laine Gordon -
14 Apr, 2011 -
3 min read
Investment Funds
What are the pros and cons of investing in gold?Gold aficionados swear by the stuff. Others think it makes a poor investment. The truth is in the middle _ it suits some people but not others. Like most financial products, there��_s no one-size-fits-all position. Investing in gold will suit some people��_s financial position and outlook on life, but not others��_.
Nick Bendel -
18 Jan, 2018 -
3 min read
Investment Funds
ETFs, the new blackThe exchange traded funds (ETFs) market in Australia reached a significant milestone with over $10 billion in market capitalisation - a 55% increase from 12 months earlier, according to ASX data.
RateCity -
18 Mar, 2014 -
2 min read
Investment Funds
ETF's growing in popularityETF's are one of the fastest growing investment products on the market due to their low cost and diversification benefits. They behave like any other shares but when you buy an ETF you're buying a broad selection of stocks depending on your personal goals.
RateCity -
29 Jan, 2014 -
3 min read
Energy
How are electricity prices determined in Australia?Australia’s energy prices are among the world's highest. Understanding how consumers are charged can help you choose the right electricity provider and plan for yourself.
Jodie Humphries -
05 May, 2021 -
3 min read
Home Loans
Home loan experts available with rates from 5.48%Calculate how much you can save in loan time and repayments by getting the support from a home loan specialist.
Mark Bristow -
05 Dec, 2017 -
3 min read
Home Loans
The Trump Factor, Will fixed rates protect you from volatility?With investors and institutions around the world looking to reduce their level of risk in the face of uncertainty, should Australians follow suit when it comes to what is often their most substantial investment – their home loan?
Mark Bristow -
22 Mar, 2017 -
5 min read
Nonspecific
Rates hold in March, but borrowers $700 better off in 2015The Reserve Bank of Australia has today left the cash rate on hold at 2.25 percent, after cutting rates to record lows last month.
Laine Gordon -
03 Mar, 2015 -
3 min read
Home Loans
The Trump Factor, Will fixed rates protect you from volatility?With investors and institutions around the world looking to reduce their level of risk in the face of uncertainty, should Australians follow suit when it comes to what is often their most substantial investment – their home loan?
Mark Bristow -
22 Mar, 2017 -
5 min read
Nonspecific
Rates hold in March, but borrowers $700 better off in 2015The Reserve Bank of Australia has today left the cash rate on hold at 2.25 percent, after cutting rates to record lows last month.
Laine Gordon -
03 Mar, 2015 -
3 min read