At the moment, fixed interest rate loans are the hot topic with some excellent rates available They're a great product that allows you to lock in an interest rate for a period of time, so you know exactly how much your repayments will be. By contrast, the interest rate on variable rate loan products can [...]
Whilst it's true that the number of properties on the market for sale has increased substantially over the last 12 months, competition to secure those properties is stronger than ever. Auction clearance rates remain very high, with few left-over bargains to be had. So how can you hone your skills to give yourself a better [...]
This month, the news is all good for those in the market to purchase a property! At its October meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia has once again decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5%. This is the 13th consecutive month where the cash rate has remained at these historically low [...]
With the property markets picking up during the busy spring selling season, the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5% during its monthly meeting today. Most analysts were expecting the cash rate to remain on hold after the RBA cited a "period of stability on interest [...]
Interest rates are now at their lowest point for several decades Property listings are up – despite the traditionally quiet winter months – and auction clearance rates and private treaty sales are higher across all capital cities than they've been for some time. All indicators are that the spring auction market is going to be [...]
According to Master Builders Australia, the next three years should see in excess of 200,000 new properties under construction With all these new developments under way, opportunities to purchase units and apartments off the plan also look set to increase. Buying off the plan can offer some significant advantages, particularly for first home buyers and [...]
One of the biggest mistakes people make is believing that any property is a good investment opportunity Many operate under the misconception that there will be little or no risk to their money if they invest it in bricks and mortar, but a successful investor will be the first to tell you that not just [...]
In its first meeting for 2014 following the Christmas and New Year break, the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5%. This decision is good news for home owners and investors, and should bolster the momentum of the property market following a busy spring auction season [...]
Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed the break and took some time out with family and friends With the New Year already well underway, it's a great time to reflect on what happened in 2013 and start mapping out our strategies for 2014. By the end of 2013, the property market was finally showing [...]
As the silly season ramps up, the Reserve Bank of Australia announced today that it will keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5% This is the fourth consecutive month the RBA has elected to keep the cash rate on hold, which is good news for home owners and should help to further boost [...]
