Looking to add value to your home without breaking the bank? These five tips will help you do just that! If you’re planning to sell your home in the New Year, it’s time to roll up those sleeves and get to work. 1. Smarten up It’s surprising what a little elbow grease can do to [...]
From managing your assets more efficiently to reining in your spending, make 2013 the year of financial well-being Once the Christmas pudding settles, it is time to consider your financial goals for the year ahead. Whether you are looking to improve your bookkeeping skills, your property management technique, or reassess your mortgage, we have you [...]
With the New Year upon us, it’s time to reflect on 2012 and think about what we wish to achieve over the coming 12 months The New Year is the perfect time to evaluate your past decisions and assess your plans for the future. Whether you’re looking to build an investment portfolio this year, renovate [...]
Christmas has come early for mortgage holders this year, with the Reserve Bank of Australia deciding to lower the official cash rate. At its meeting today, the Board has decided to reduce the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.0%. Their decision was based on information that suggests our economic conditions are somewhat weaker [...]
The Reserve Bank of Australia today decided to keep the official cash rate on hold. The Board decided that the cash rate will remain unchanged at 3.25%. This came after their decision to cut the rate by 25 basis points in October. With poor performance in the mining industry, and the fall of commodity prices, [...]
The Reserve Bank of Australia today decided to lower the official cash rate The Board has decided to lower the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.25%. This cut has come after three consecutive holds. The recent drop in commodity prices could explain why an interest rate cut was considered necessary. Plus, minimal [...]
If your income stream were to dry up tomorrow, how would you manage your mortgage repayments? Moreover, how would you look after your family? Mortgage protection insurance can offer invaluable peace of mind, protecting both your income stream and your assets. So, how does it work, do you need it – based on your individual [...]
Many investors underrate the value they add, but a good property manager can play a pivotal role in the success of your investment. Many Australians have barely enough hours in the day to manage their own households, with work, kids, groceries, home maintenance and other chores. But once you purchase an investment property, you are [...]
Be successful in this season Shake off those winter blues and jump into a reinvigorated property market this spring! With the property market likely to heat up over the coming weeks, it pays to enter it with a solid understanding of what awaits. Here are few tips and tricks to help you capitalise on this [...]
Home buyers and investors alike could snag themselves a bargain this spring, with early forecasts flagging suppressed property prices and lower mortgage rates over coming months. For the third consecutive month, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA's) Board decided to leave the official cash rate unchanged at 3.50% at its September meeting. Reserve Bank Governor [...]
