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Inflation
Inflation numbers take pressure off RBA for rate rise
New inflation figures show that despite a further rise in the cost of living, it is not climbing any faster than expected by the Reserve Bank.
- by Shane Wright
Latest
‘Pretty dire’: How stressed home borrowers could be about to break
Homeowners are feeling the pinch after rolling off their ultra-low fixed mortgage rates. They’re hoping it doesn’t get worse.
- by Elizabeth Redman
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Housing crisis
Brianna signed up for a home build. Three years later she lives with her parents
Ordinary families caught in the state’s housing construction gridlock are facing looming payment deadlines, putting loans for their unfinished homes under threat.
- by Claire Ottaviano
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Big four
The big four bank boss who says there’s more room for risk
ANZ boss Shayne Elliott has been grappling with several challenges at the bank. But one societal issue he has his eye on is taking a disproportionate toll on younger generations.
- by Millie Muroi
Reverse mortgages on the rise among cash-strapped seniors
Seniors are using their home’s equity to take out loans at greater rates than ever, but there’s a risk they may be “eating their house” too early.
- by Amber Schultz
Analysis
First-home buyers
Why first-time buyers are finding it harder to get a mortgage
More first home buyers are struggling to get their mortgage applications over the line with lenders.
- by John Collett
‘Under pressure’: Why more home owners are selling properties now
Although the volumes are not yet back to the levels of five years ago, they have picked up since this time last year.
- by Elizabeth Redman
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Mergers & acquisitions
Treasurer gives the tick to $4.9b ANZ-Suncorp deal
The transaction is the biggest banking deal in Australia since Westpac bought St George in 2008.
- by Clancy Yeates
Rates remain on hold, but these home owners are doing it the toughest
Households are stretched to their limits and some are already behind on mortgage repayments.
- by Jim Malo
Analysis
Analysis
Traps to avoid when shopping for your first home loan
Borrowing power can be increased with some simple changes to your personal finances, but make sure you’re not falling for these common myths first.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Melbourne house prices
Melbourne property prices are flatlining. Has the world’s most liveable city lost its mojo?
According to data released last week, Melbourne is no longer second to Sydney as the most expensive state capital for houses or apartments.
- by Josh Gordon