September 2020 – interest rates still on hold
The RBA's full statement.
RBA rates on hold at 0.25% – August 2020
At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the official cash rate at the historic low of 0.25%. To view the official RBA statement, please visit the Reserve Bank’s website. Property market snapshot for July 2020
Recipes to warm up your winter
Winter is the season to enjoy good comfort food. Here's two recipe ideas that are guaranteed to bring the whole family together and warm your heart this winter. Lentil and Tomato Soup (Serves 4 people) Ingredients 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 Onion, chopped 1 clove Garlic, crushed 1 tsp Ground cumin 1 tsp Ground coriander [...]
3 easy steps to home loan pre-approval
Spring is just around the corner which traditionally means the property market will start to warm up. If you are considering making that next property purchase, it is recommended to get a home loan pre-approval first. It not only saves you time on your property search but also protects you from overspending at an auction. [...]
HomeBuilder Grant: What you need to know
If you're looking to buy your first home, considering your next home or maybe looking to renovate, then you might be interested in learning more about the $25,000 HomeBuilder grant. The HomeBuilder scheme is a tax-free grant program that is designed to help eligible owner occupier (including first home buyers) with a $25,000 grant to [...]
Mortgage Focus – July 2020
Good news for owner occupiers and first home buyers this month. The HomeBuilder grant may just help you reach your homeownership or renovation goal sooner. Home loan interest rates remain low and with the upcoming spring buying season, now is a good time get pre-approval on a competitive home loan. Interest rate news The Reserve [...]
RBA July 2020 announcement
At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the official cash rate at the historic low of 0.25%. To view the official RBA statement, please visit the Reserve Bank's website. With this announcement, it is likely interest rates will remain low for a while. Now is the perfect time to compare [...]
Keep your indoor plants happy this winter
Winter is here and during these colder months, your indoor plants are going to have a harder time staying healthy and will require a little extra care. Not only do indoor plants make our home look lively and fresh, they also purify the air we breathe so it’s important to keep them happy! Here are [...]
Take control of your budget
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 of financial year has arrived and you're getting all your paperwork together [...]
EOFY: Why property investors really love tax time
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, is support for your investment from the Australian government [...]