Over 300,000 first homebuyers now risk being stuck in ‘mortgage prison’
Borrowers using a deposit less than 20 per cent could be trapped with a lender for years.
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Australia’s big banks hike fees, slash rewards as card surcharge ban looms
Ahead of major changes from October 1.
‘It was like a murder scene’: Sydney man details alleged brutal assault following breakup talk
Callum Forbes has spoken after his partner allegedly beat him with a saucepan and doused him with boiling water while on holiday in Europe.
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The biggest losers of Australia’s property slump
As loan applications drastically drop across the country.
Westpac says home loan applications dropped by 20 per cent since budget reforms
Several banks are reporting the concerning findings.
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Staggering amount of Aussies may be forced to sell homes if RBA hikes rates next month
As Australian homeowners near breaking point.
Crushing triple whammy could be coming for Australians as perfect storm brews
With a perfect storm of a potential rate hike, hotter inflation and surging petrol prices brewing.
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‘Don’t think there’s any shame’: Young homebuyers in race against the clock using bank of mum and dad
As the window for affordable new homes quickly closes.
Big four banks unite on interest rate call this week
The RBA board meets today and tomorrow, with mortgage-holders already facing hugely increased repayments for 2026.
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Leave shares and small businesses out of CGT crackdown, says Westpac boss
Westpac’s CEO is calling on the Albanese government to rethink its capital gains tax overhaul – and he’s got young investors in mind.