The end of the financial year is nearly upon us, and the Reserve Bank of Australia has just announced the outcome of its board meeting. The Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to leave the official cash rate at 1.75%. In making this decision the RBA resisted the temptation to…
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Your morning cup of tea need never be a dull occasion with this little fella peering back at you. Swedish ceramicist Eleonor Bostrom hand makes her doggie teacups, making each one unique.
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Once, building or renovating was about creating a dream home. Now it is just as important to create a ‘green’ home. With a bit of thought and planning your house can be kinder to both the environment and your hip pocket.
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The trend for adult children to remain in the family home for longer is putting a strain on their parents. But there are ways to make it work for everyone.
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Today, as the end of the financial year draws closer, the Reserve Bank of Australia has announced the outcome of its board meeting and it has decreased the cash rate by 25 basis points. The official cash rate is now 1.75%. In taking this decision it appears the Reserve Bank…
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Recent changes by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have led to significant tightening of investment lending criteria by the major lenders.
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has again decided to leave the official cash rate at 2.00%. This decision was forecast by most commentators as the Reserve Bank continues to assess the impact of recent upward movements in the Australian dollar and positive economic news around employment and retail spending. Complicating…
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The Reserve Bank of Australia has again decided to leave the official cash rate at 2.00%. This approach was again predicted by many commentators as the Reserve Bank ignored recent scare mongering around the Australian housing market as it continues to assess the impact of movements in the Australian dollar…
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