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Weather bureau warns homeowners of “elevated flood risk”
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How the rise in living costs is affecting the property market
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As the cash rate climbs, should you fix your home loan?
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Shock expected for fixed-rate borrowers
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Putting your best foot forward when bidding
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Cash rate continues upward trend - what can you do if your repayments are too high?
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When is a good time to refinance my home loan?
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RBA increases cash rate again - what does this mean for homeowners?
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Positive and negative gearing: the pros and cons
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How do lenders calculate my income?
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Cash rate rise: what does it mean for you?
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Investor loans continue to rise
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Rate lock: how does it work?
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Guarantor home loan - how do they work?
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