Tag #Cost Of Living

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Perth CBD Office Vacancy Rate Drops Amid National Increase

Perth's CBD office vacancy rate dropped to 15.1 percent in January 2024, down from 15.5 percent in July 2023, contrasting with a national increase and highlighting a strong in-office work culture and high demand for office space.

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London Rent Crisis: 83% of Private Renters Cite Cost of Living as Top Concern

A survey reveals that 83% of London's private renters cite the cost of living as their top concern, exceeding the citywide average of 75%, with high housing costs and potential rent increases forcing many to consider moving.

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Climate Change Impacts Australian Household Finances

Rising insurance costs due to climate change are impacting Australian households, while the uptake of rooftop solar saves approximately $3 billion annually; however, government energy policies may influence future savings and costs.

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Australia's Inflation Slows to 2.4 Percent, but Individual Experiences Vary

Australia's Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows inflation at 2.4 percent at the end of 2023, down from 7.8 percent two years prior; however, this average masks significant variations in individual cost of living experiences due to differing spending patterns and housing costs, particularly for mortgage...

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Australian Bank Fees Jump 5% as Cost of Living Crisis Drives Borrowing

Australian households paid almost 10% more in bank fees in 2023-24, driven by increased credit card and personal loan use amid the rising cost of living, leading to a 5% jump in bank fee revenue—the first annual increase in seven years.

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UK Labour's Growth Strategy: A Clash with Voter Priorities

The UK Labour government's pursuit of economic growth through deregulation and potential austerity measures clashes with voter concerns over the cost of living crisis, raising questions about its long-term political viability.

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Cost of Living to Dominate Australian Federal Election

Australia's upcoming federal election will be heavily influenced by cost of living concerns; despite overall inflation at 2.4%, employee households saw a 4% increase, largely driven by a 14.7% rise in mortgage repayments.

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Spain's Q4 GDP Growth Outpaces Expectations Amidst Housing Crisis

Spain's Q4 2024 GDP grew 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, exceeding expectations, driven by tourism, agriculture, and domestic demand; unemployment fell to 10.61%, a post-2008 low, but housing and cost of living crises persist.

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Australian Tax Cuts Boost Savings Despite Public Indifference

Australia's stage 3 tax cuts, implemented in July 2024, have yielded unexpected results: Australians earning $45,000-$135,000 saved 75% of their average $830 increase, defying public indifference and predictions of immediate spending. Inflation concurrently fell to 2.4%, the lowest in almost three y...

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ScotRail Fares to Rise 3.8% in April 2025

ScotRail fares in Scotland will increase by 3.8% in April 2025, affecting all services; an anytime return ticket between Glasgow and Edinburgh will rise by £1.20, following an 8.7% increase last year, despite criticism from opposition parties over service disruptions.

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Only 18% of Largest US Counties Support Comfortable Family Living

SmartAsset analysis reveals that only 18% of the 100 largest U.S. counties have a median income enabling comfortable family living; Fairfax County, Virginia leads with nearly $30,000 in leftover income for a family of three, despite high living costs, due to high salaries in government, finance, and...

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Brisbane Airport Workers Face Tenfold Airtrain Fare Hike

Brisbane Airport workers will pay over \$46 weekly for Airtrain from February 10th, more than ten times the cost for other south-east Queensland commuters, due to the end of a trial period of cheaper fares and an additional fare increase implemented by Airtrain.

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