Here's some great end of financial year budget ideas for home buyers Getting your budget under control and your finances in order is absolutely essential to anyone looking to apply for a home loan, but it's particularly important for first home buyers about to take the first step on the property ladder. Now the end [...]
Tips to help property investors maximise their tax returns Don't you just love getting a tax refund? Whilst nobody enjoys all the paperwork that goes with filing a tax return, getting it right can be rewarding particularly if you're a property investor. One of the major benefits of investing in property over other asset classes, [...]
With wild storms threatening to disrupt property markets all around the country, winter has set in but activity hasn't cooled! The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) met for its June meeting last week and decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 1.75%. With low inflation rates and the Aussie dollar creeping higher, [...]
With winter setting in and no sign of our property markets slowing, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) met today for its June meeting and elected to keep the official cash rate on hold at 1.75%. The official cash rate is currently at all-time lows following a rate cut last month. Forecasters are predicting that [...]
Strata title is a method of facilitating individual ownership of part of a property – generally an apartment, unit or townhouse. Uniquely, strata title allows for individual ownership of an actual lot or unit whilst sharing ownership of the common grounds on which it is built. The concept only came into being 50 years ago, [...]
When it's done right, investing in property can help you to build wealth for your future. In Australia, property is currently a very popular investment and many people are enthusiastically jumping into the market to make the most of the low interest rates currently available. But it takes careful planning for your property investment to [...]
It's generally a good idea to protect and improve the sale value of your property, even if you're not intending on selling in the immediate future. Continuing to invest in and develop the property so that it remains modern and well-maintained will help to grow its value consistently over time. There are, of course, plenty [...]
The autumn property market is proving to be very busy and full of opportunities for home buyers and investors. We expect lower interest rates will stimulate the market even further, so talk to us about getting your finance in place now! The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) met for its May meeting last week and [...]
Great news for those in the market to buy property this autumn! The Reserve Bank of Australia met for its May meeting today and decided to cut the official cash rate by .25 basis points, bringing it to a new historical low of 1.75%. Wow! That's seriously low. With the Aussie dollar on the rise [...]
People tend to live at home with Mum and Dad for much longer these days. But getting out of home into your own place can be a bit of a challenge – both for yourself and your budget. Here's a few things you need to know before you can make your big move! Step 1. [...]
