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Property
Reserve Bank rate hike compounds mortgage misery
Australian mortgage-holders will be bracing themselves for more mortgage pain following the Reserve Bank's decision to lift the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%.
Virtual furniture, Photoshopped mould: How far is too far?
Heavy-handed photo editing means property inspections are becoming a game of spot the difference. But is it legal for agents to Photoshop out mould and other issues?
Stamp duty changes on the horizon for NSW and Victoria
Victoria cuts stamp duty on commercial properties, while NSW first home buyers are set to pocket savings on stamp duty.
Ask Paul: I’m a single mum, can I afford to buy a home?
Single mum Pia wants to plan for her future but isn't sure where to invest her money, so what does Paul Clitheroe have to say?
Friends With Money #99: Rethink property investment
Investing in commercial property can be more lucrative than residential, but you need to do your homework. Scott O'Neill joins us on Friends With Money.
Ask Paul: Can we transfer a house to our daughter?
This week, Paul Clitheroe advises Chris and her husband who bought their single-mum daughter a house and now want her to take over the mortgage.
Ask Paul: Our property has a complicated history, what tax will we owe?
Mark and his wife are selling a property that has, over the years, been jointly owned, a primary place of residence, and an investment property.
Are mortgage brokers really worth it?
What does a mortgage broker actually do? And how much do they cost? We answer six common questions about mortgage brokers.
RBA minutes reveal further hikes not off the table
Despite a recent reprieve, mortgage holders might not be off the hook from rate increases just yet as the RBA keeps its options open.
Rate reprieve: Reserve Bank holds cash rate at 3.60%
Australian homeowners with a mortgage can breathe their first sigh of relief in 11 months following the Reserve Bank board's decision to maintain the cash rate at 3.60% at its April meeting.