The Myth Of The Mortgage ‘Cliff’
Monetary policy Much-hyped concerns that people rolling off cheap fixed-rate home loans could be caught up in a wave of defaults and mortgage arrears have so far proved overblown.
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Mortgage Pain Set To Get Worse: RBA
The already-record share of income households spend on mortgage repayments will increase even further, the Reserve Bank has warned, causing borrowers to dip into savings to meet the rising cost of living.
The Price Of Retirement
Golden years Whether it’s overseas holidays with the family, or a more modest life closer to home, there are retirement plans to suit every budget, writes Duncan Hughes.
House Price Rally Not Seen As Sustainable
The recovery in property prices, led by surging population growth and a severe housing shortage, could prove short-lived if unemployment rises and the Reserve Bank keeps the cash rate high, economists warn.