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RBA trims cash rate to new record low 0.10%

If you didn’t back a winner on Melbourne Cup Day then fret not: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered mortgage holders a win by cutting the official cash rate by 15 basis points to a new record low of 0.10%.

By |2020-11-03T22:32:04+00:00November 3rd, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on RBA trims cash rate to new record low 0.10%

Housing affordability best it’s been in a decade: report

Great news for homeowners and prospective buyers: housing affordability is at its best level in a decade and should continue to improve throughout 2021.

By |2020-10-30T01:23:54+00:00October 29th, 2020|Uncategorized, Useful Information|Comments Off on Housing affordability best it’s been in a decade: report

HomeBuilder sparks surge in home loans, new builds and renos

Thousands of families across the country who had been thinking about a new build, or tackling an overdue renovation project, have rolled up their sleeves and committed to it, according to latest ABS data.

By |2020-10-30T01:22:38+00:00October 15th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on HomeBuilder sparks surge in home loans, new builds and renos

Is now a good time to buy property? Two-thirds of investors say ‘yes’

The majority of property investors are remaining upbeat despite COVID-19, with 67% believing now is a good time to invest in residential property, according to a new survey.

By |2020-09-17T01:07:05+00:00September 17th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Is now a good time to buy property? Two-thirds of investors say ‘yes’

Lenders begin contacting borrowers who have deferred loans

If you’ve deferred your home or business loan then it’s likely your bank will reach out to you in the coming weeks. Here’s what to expect and what options are available to you.

By |2020-09-11T00:21:02+00:00September 10th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Lenders begin contacting borrowers who have deferred loans

How to enter the property market with a $15,000 to $30,000 deposit

First home buyers are now breaking into the property market more than four years faster than they typically would thanks to a little-known government scheme. Today we’ll discuss how. 

By |2020-09-09T00:34:14+00:00September 3rd, 2020|First Home Buyers Finance, Uncategorized|Comments Off on How to enter the property market with a $15,000 to $30,000 deposit

More than a quarter of SME businesses knocked back for finance

As if small and medium-sized businesses weren’t already facing an uphill battle this year; now it turns out that more than a quarter were knocked back when they applied for finance in recent months. Here’s how we can help.

By |2020-09-09T00:33:13+00:00August 27th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on More than a quarter of SME businesses knocked back for finance

There’s a good chance you have a lazy $6k lying around your home

Whether you’re looking for extra cash to purchase a property, or could do with a few thousand dollars to pay off your existing mortgage, the average Aussie household could make nearly $6,000 from selling their pre-loved items.

By |2020-08-28T00:41:24+00:00August 27th, 2020|Uncategorized, Useful Information|Comments Off on There’s a good chance you have a lazy $6k lying around your home

Where you’re most likely to score a $50,000 discount on property right now

Home sellers across the country are lowering their price expectations in droves, new data reveals. But which two capital cities have seen the highest percentage of sellers discount their asking price?

By |2020-08-28T00:38:59+00:00August 20th, 2020|Uncategorized, Useful Information|Comments Off on Where you’re most likely to score a $50,000 discount on property right now

Applications now open for $25,000 HomeBuilder grant in all states

It’s been two months since HomeBuilder was first announced, and I’m sure many of us spent a bit of that time dreaming about an extra $25,000 to spend on a reno or new home. The good news is grant applications are now officially open.

By |2020-08-14T00:31:32+00:00August 13th, 2020|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Applications now open for $25,000 HomeBuilder grant in all states