Season 7, Episode 17 – Inflation Surge and Rate Hikes
In Episode 17 of the Expat Mortgage Podcast, Jeremy Harper and James Ridley break down the latest inflation jump to 4.6% and what it means for interest rates and expat borrowers in Australia.
They discuss key inflation drivers like fuel, housing, and government spending, and why further RBA rate hikes are likely. The episode also covers the impact on mortgage repayments, fixed vs variable decisions, lending capacity (including HECS debt), and current property market trends.
Jeremy and James finish with practical insights on buying opportunities in a shifting market and answer key listener questions on investing and managing Australian property from overseas.
Overall, this episode delivers timely insights to help expats make informed mortgage and investment decisions in a high-inflation, rising-rate environment.
About the Podcast
Atlas Expat Mortgage: Inflation Surge and Rate Hikes
The Expat Mortgage Podcast is all about helping Australian expats successfully secure and maintain an Australian mortgage whilst they’re living and working overseas.
Meanwhile, Atlas Mortgages specialises in helping Australian expats in over 30 countries secure the right home loan. In fact, we regularly consult with more than 30 Australian mortgage lenders and review over 500 loan products to ensure you not only qualify as an expat borrower, but also get a mortgage tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.
Related links:
- The Expat’s Handbook is now available – Order your copy today
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Beyond Expat Mortgage, you can discover more content from Atlas Wealth Group through our other podcasts and YouTube series:
- Expat Chat Podcast
- Weekly Recap Podcast
- Alpine Aussies – This series showcases the journeys of Australian expats living and working in Switzerland.
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About Atlas Wealth Group:
Atlas Wealth Group was established to meet the growing demand from Australian expats for professional guidance. In particular, we are specialists in providing tax, financial planning, wealth management and mortgage services to every Australian expat. Furthermore, whether you are based in Asia, the Middle East, Europe or the Americas, we have the experience to provide essential financial services to the expatriate community.
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