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NSW land tax crackdown
Property developers, foreign owners, farmers and trusts could be among those hardest hit by a NSW government crackdown on taxpayers who have incorrectly avoided paying land tax. The crackdown, announced earlier this month by Revenue NSW, expects to recoup $100 million...
Are you a spender or a saver?
Are you paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly? New research indicates that how often you’re paid has a pretty big bearing on whether you’re a saver or a spender.
Crunch time: tax debts can now be reported by ATO to credit agencies
Got a large, overdue tax debt with the Australian Tax Office (ATO)? Then best listen up, because certain tax debt information can now be reported to credit reporting bureaus (CRBs).
Frustrating bank habit triggers probe into home loan pricing
You know that infuriating habit the big banks have of failing to pass on the RBA’s cash rate cuts in full? Well, it’s finally triggered the federal government to order an inquiry into home loan pricing.
RBA cuts cash rate, but will the banks pass it on?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to a new record low of 0.75%. But will the banks pass on the interest rate cut in full to you?
Four ways to dive into the property market with a smaller deposit
Three-in-five prospective first home buyers intend to buy soon with a smaller deposit, rather than wait until they have saved a 20% deposit. So how do they plan on doing so?
Business loan rejection causing SME cash flow issues
More than one-in-five SMEs are having cash flow problems due to business loans being rejected, according to new research.
Home-ownership within reach: will you qualify for new buyer scheme?
Imagine buying your first home with only a 5% deposit and not having to pay lenders mortgage insurance. Well, that dream is one step closer to reality after the government introduced legislation to implement the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.
Has the tide turned? Household lending surges
Lending to Aussie households spiked 3.9% in July, the strongest growth seen since October 2014, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).