Adding value to your property Our home is the biggest asset that most of us will ever acquire. With interest rates at their lowest point in over 50 years, investing in your own property to keep it up to date is a wise move. Even if you're not looking to put your property on the [...]
Capital gains tax is a term that crops up from time to time when shopping for property, particularly investment property. And like most taxes, it's a term that most of us just don't want to know about! But if you're buying or selling a property you'll want to know exactly what it is and how [...]
It's a boom! It's a housing bubble! It's a buyer's market. It's all a bit overwhelming! If you're confused by the terminology used in the real estate industry, take it easy on yourself. With so many property reporters out there sprinkling their property articles with buzz words and industry jargon, it can be enough to [...]
As the favourite Fiorente finally brought home the Melbourne Cup for Australian racing legend Gai Waterhouse on Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of Australia decided to leave the official cash rate on hold at 2.5% for the third consecutive monthly board meeting, in line with expectations. The decision follows encouraging improvements in household and business confidence [...]
With national property markets indicating a recovery, the Reserve Bank of Australia has elected to keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5%, for the third consecutive month. This news should help to boost consumer confidence, with interest rates remaining low for the foreseeable future. Several economic factors could be influencing the RBA's decision [...]
With auction clearance rates at their highest levels in years, the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5%. This news should help to keep interest rates low and support the continuing trend toward a more confident property market. Several economic factors could be influencing the RBA's [...]
With the Federal Election coming up this Saturday, the Reserve Bank of Australia has decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 2.5%. This follows a cut of 25 basis points last month, which brought the official cash rate to a historic low. Home buyers are clearly enjoying the positive impact created by [...]
As property prices continue to rise, more and more Gen Ys are staying at home longer. If you think it's time for your Gen Y child to fly the coop, here are a few options to give them a nudge in the right direction Faced with high house prices and the rising cost of living, [...]
There is a wide range of information available to homebuyers and investors, but it can be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start Whether you are purchasing your first home or starting an investment portfolio, the traditional methods of research such as websites, magazines, news reports and company announcements are always a good place [...]
With the new financial year upon us, now is the perfect time to turn our attention to our financial goals for the next 12 months, and the best place to start is with good money management The ASIC Budget Planner is a good (free) place to start with your budget Budgeting is about [...]
