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INTEREST RATE HIKES SLASH FIRST-HOME BUYER BORROWING CAPACITY BY THOUSANDS [ thechronicle.com.au 16 hours ago ]

Couples trying to break into the housing market could be $73,100 worse off as successive interest rate hikes smash their borrowing capacity.

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Saturday 2nd of May 2026 04:56:00 AM

COUPLES’ HOUSING DREAMS CRUSHED BY RATE PAIN [ msn.com 17 hours ago ]

First-home buyers have discovered their dream home just became $73,100 further away due to a surprising impact of interest rate hikes.
Saturday 2nd of May 2026 04:07:00 AM

COUPLES’ HOUSING DREAMS CRUSHED BY RATE PAIN [ msn.com 17 hours ago ]

First-home buyers have discovered their dream home just became $73,100 further away due to a surprising impact of interest rate hikes.
Saturday 2nd of May 2026 04:07:00 AM

RBA SET TO LIFT RATES AGAIN, BUT MAY DECISION A 'LINE-BALL' [ msn.com 1 day ago ]

The RBA is widely expected to raise the cash rate by 25 basis points at its May meeting as inflation stays elevated and Middle East‑linked cost pressures build.
Friday 1st of May 2026 01:30:36 PM

‘NO CHOICE’: EXPERTS’ GRIM RBA RATE CALL [ msn.com 2 days ago ]

Three-quarters of economists and experts have a grim prediction for households ahead of the RBA’s interest rate meeting.
Friday 1st of May 2026 06:22:00 AM

RBA TO RAISE CASH RATE TO 4.35% ON MAY 5 AND GROWING MINORITY OF ECONOMISTS EXPECT FURTHER RISE: REUTERS POLL [ msn.com 2 days ago ]

By Rahul Trivedi BENGALURU, May 1 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of Australia will raise its cash rate by 25 basis points for a third straight meeting on May 5, taking it to 4.35%, according …
Friday 1st of May 2026 03:12:53 AM

RBA TO RAISE CASH RATE TO 4.35% ON MAY 5 AND GROWING MINORITY OF ECONOMISTS EXPECT FURTHER RISE [ reuters.com 2 days ago ]

The Reserve Bank of Australia will raise its cash rate by 25 basis points for a third straight meeting on May 5, taking ‌it to 4.35%, according to a Reuters poll of economists, with more t…
Friday 1st of May 2026 02:13:00 AM

WILL THE RBA RAISE RATES? [ brokernews.com.au 2 days ago ]

Inflation came in slightly softer than some forecasts, fuelling debate over whether the RBA may ultimately opt to hold. Australian Broker spoke with brokers nationwide to gauge sentiment an…

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Friday 1st of May 2026 02:03:00 AM

WILL THE RBA RAISE RATES? [ brokernews.com.au 2 days ago ]

Inflation came in slightly softer than some forecasts, fuelling debate over whether the RBA may ultimately opt to hold. Australian Broker spoke with brokers nationwide to gauge sentiment an…

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Friday 1st of May 2026 02:03:00 AM

AUSTRALIA EMERGES AS A STANDOUT FOR GLOBAL CAPITAL IN NEW WEALTH REPORT [ commercialrealestate.com.au 2 days ago ]

Australia’s commercial market positioned to benefit from shifting global capital flows according to Knight Frank’s 2026 Wealth Report.
Thursday 30th of April 2026 07:31:00 PM

WESTPAC TIPS RBA RATE HIKE AS INFLATION BITES [ brokernews.com.au 2 days ago ]

A separate Westpac Economics bulletin published on April 10, authored by senior economist Justin Smirk, painted a broader and more persistent inflationary backdrop, driven largely by the Ir…

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Thursday 30th of April 2026 04:13:00 PM

HOME OWNERSHIP RATES RISING AMONG THE YOUNG? NOT SO FAST [ afr.com 2 days ago ]

The number of young Australians buying homes has picked up since the pandemic, but the trend is driven by unsustainable government support and inheritances.

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Thursday 30th of April 2026 11:16:00 AM

HOW INVESTORS ARE PIVOTING TO DODGE CAPITAL GAINS TAX GRAB [ couriermail.com.au 2 days ago ]

Australians are being forced to rethink the way they invest in property and shares as the Albanese government finalises the details of its tax shake up, which is expected to trigger a push …

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Thursday 30th of April 2026 11:00:00 AM

RBA FACES STARK CHOICE AS INFLATION PRESSURES MOUNT AND GROWTH SLOWDOWN NEARS [ theaustralian.com.au 2 days ago ]

The Reserve Bank faces one of its toughest decisions since the pandemic: raise interest rates to counter inflationary pressures and a hit to economic growth, or stay on hold and risk adding…

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Thursday 30th of April 2026 09:17:00 AM

RBA FACES STARK CHOICE AS INFLATION PRESSURES MOUNT AND GROWTH SLOWDOWN NEARS [ theaustralian.com.au 2 days ago ]

The Reserve Bank faces one of its toughest decisions since the pandemic: raise interest rates to counter inflationary pressures and a hit to economic growth, or stay on hold and risk adding…

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Thursday 30th of April 2026 09:17:00 AM

BUYING ASX SHARES? HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TUESDAY'S RBA INTEREST RATE MEETING [ msn.com 3 days ago ]

Leading experts sound off on the RBA’s likely next interest rate move. The post Buying ASX shares? Here's what to expect from Tuesday's RBA interest rate meeting appeared first on The Motle…
Thursday 30th of April 2026 07:55:36 AM

BUYING ASX SHARES? HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TUESDAY'S RBA INTEREST RATE MEETING [ msn.com 3 days ago ]

‘WAIT FOR THE FACTS’: WHY SOME INVESTORS ARE HOLDING FIRM [ news.com.au 3 days ago ]

Possible tax reforms in the upcoming Federal Budget could lead property investors to reassess their strategies, with the potential for policy upheaval to alter the demand for certain assets…

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Thursday 30th of April 2026 07:05:00 AM

WHAT IS INFLATION AND SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED ABOUT IT? [ msn.com 3 days ago ]

The latest inflation data is making headlines. Find out what it means for you in three minutes.
Thursday 30th of April 2026 05:34:02 AM

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