At its May meeting yesterday, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 1.5%. Today's decision makes it 21 months in a row where the RBA has decided to leave the cash rate on hold. It is also the longest period without a cash rate rise in the [...]
Bidding at an auction by phone is becoming more popular. You may have noticed these bidders – mysteriously whispering into their phones and then bellowing out bids with unwavering confidence. Whilst some of these people are buyer’s agents, others are just experienced property buyers bidding on behalf of friends or family. Why bid at an [...]
Are you new to the world of property investing? Does the jargon leave you feeling confused? Well, fear not, investor-to-be! We've put together a comprehensive list explaining the most difficult terminology. By the end of this article, you'll sound just like a seasoned property investor when conversing with your friends at the dinner table, and [...]
When renovating for profit, the golden rule is minimal expenditure, maximum return. The key is to focus on renovations that will maximise your property's value, whilst not costing you the earth. Here are 6 smart renovation ideas that will resonate with prospective buyers and help you get great returns when you sell. Remember, if you [...]
We hope you had an amazing Easter long weekend and the Easter Bunny was very generous! March was an exciting month in the property world. In the week prior to Easter, we saw the highest volume of auctions ever recorded across the combined capital cities, and by Melbourne individually. Meanwhile, most capital city home values [...]
At its 3rd April meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 1.5%. While the RBA decided to leave the official cash rate on hold for the 18th consecutive month, quite a few lenders raised their home loan interest rates last month – some by as much [...]
It's hard to believe it's already Easter. Easter is a special time for families, and in this article, we share some great ideas for your celebrations this year! Remember, if you have any plans to purchase a new property during the busy Autumn property purchasing season, we're here to help with all your home loan [...]
Residential property investment has long been popular among Australians, but far fewer venture into commercial property – like office buildings. While residential real estate may be more familiar, there are many benefits of commercial property investment, which is why it's worth considering as a viable investment option. In recent times, we've seen strong demand for [...]
If you're buying a property or considering refinancing your home loan in 2018, you may be asking yourself whether to fix your interest rate or not. Many people think about switching to a fixed interest rate mortgage when interest rates are low, in the belief that it will insulate them from future interest rate rises. [...]
The busy Autumn property season is upon us, and what an exciting time of year it is! In recent weeks, we've seen auction volumes surge as one of the year's peak selling periods kicks into gear. With so much more stock on the market, property prices in some markets are falling, so you could have [...]
