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Stamp duty discount expanded for first-home buyers
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Federal Budget 24/25 - what does it mean for you?
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Seven steps to increase your borrowing power
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What to do if your lender gets hacked
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How to choose the right asset finance solution for your business
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How to use home equity to buy an investment property
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New report identifies Australia’s most affordable property locations
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Here’s how much income you need to buy your dream home
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What is build-to-rent and why is government backing it?
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New research takes aim at stamp duty
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EV battle heats up as govt moves forward on fuel-efficiency rules
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ANZ takeover of Suncorp: what happens if your bank merges?
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Top 10 car brands revealed
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Rents grow 11.5% over year, 1.8% over quarter
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