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Mar 17

Double trouble! RBA lifts cash rate by another 25 basis points to 4.10%

By david@99content.co News

More bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raised the cash rate for the second time this year to 4.10% in a 5-4 split decision vote. How might this impact your monthly mortgage repayments? Hardly seems fair to hike the cash rate…

Mar 17

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Cash rate update for March 2026

By afg_admin News, RBA Updates

As widely anticipated, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 0.25% at today's meeting, taking the official cash rate to 4.10%. The decision reflects the RBA's ongoing focus on returning inflation to its 2-3% target range, with the latest data showing inflation pressures remain elevated.…

Mar 11

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Offset accounts surge as homeowners race to beat higher rates

By david@99content.co News

Who wouldn’t want to save on home loan interest and pay off their mortgage faster? Homeowners are increasingly turning to offset accounts to do just that. So today we’ll look into whether an offset account could benefit you. The recent RBA cash rate hike has led homeowners to embrace a…

Mar 05

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Welcome to the Autumn 2026 edition of Haven

By afg_admin Home Lifestyle Tips, News

As the season shifts and routines settle, Autumn is the perfect time to take stock, plan ahead, and make informed decisions about your home and finances. In this edition, we focus on practical insights to help homeowners feel more confident and prepared. Our insurance feature unpacks some of the most…

Mar 04

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How first home buyers can buy up to five years sooner

By david@99content.co News

As home prices climb higher, first home buyers can feel like the goal posts are continually shifting further out of reach. But there is a way to potentially cut years off the time taken to buy a home. Saving a first home deposit has never been easy – especially in…

Feb 25

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How much do you need to earn to buy a home in 2026?

By david@99content.co News

Sure, saving a deposit is important, but your income can hold the real key to getting into the market. That’s because it shapes your borrowing power. It stands to reason that lenders will look closely at your personal income when you apply for a home loan. It’s not just about…

Feb 18

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Thinking of a tree change? You might find more affordable homes

By david@99content.co News

Growing numbers of younger Australians are opting for regional living, and part of the lure of a ‘seachange’ or ‘treechange’ can be the chance to get more bang for your buck. As property values climb higher, the median home price across our combined capitals has just pushed past the $1 million…

Feb 11

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Which generation tops housing wealth in Australia?

By david@99content.co News

Myth busted! Baby Boomers no longer own the bulk of housing wealth in Australia. We reveal who does, and how you could get started in the property market. As many Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) start to enjoy their retirements, they are passing the baton of property…

Feb 03

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Cash rate update for February 2026

By afg_admin News, RBA Updates

As widely predicted, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate by 0.25% at today's meeting. The current cash rate now sits at 3.85%. This month’s decision reflects the RBA’s commitment to restoring price stability, with the latest data indicating: Headline (annual) inflation has risen to 3.8%…

Feb 03

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RBA hikes the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%

By david@99content.co News

Bad news for mortgage holders around the country: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%. Today we’ll look at why it did so, and how this rate hike could impact your monthly mortgage repayments. Well, those three rate cuts in 2025 were…

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Double trouble! RBA lifts cash rate by another 25 basis points to 4.10%

Cash rate update for March 2026

Offset accounts surge as homeowners race to beat higher rates

Welcome to the Autumn 2026 edition of Haven

How first home buyers can buy up to five years sooner

How much do you need to earn to buy a home in 2026?

Thinking of a tree change? You might find more affordable homes

Which generation tops housing wealth in Australia?

Cash rate update for February 2026

RBA hikes the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%

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