Winter has arrived quickly and we’re hoping you’re well and keeping warm. Recently the property market slowed down considerably with the COVID-19 pandemic having a huge impact. Find out more about home value movements in each state below. Interest rate news The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced it has decided to keep the official [...]
This month the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the official cash rate at the historic low of 0.25%. RBA governor Philip Lowe said in the previous meeting that the RBA is prepared to scale up its bond purchases if needed. They will do whatever necessary to ensure bond markets remain functional and achieve [...]
Our daily routine has been forced to change recently due to the coronavirus pandemic. Being stuck at home for a length of time can set you up for unhealthy habits if you are not careful. During these times, it is more important than ever to practise self-care and look after yourself. Here are a few [...]
Tax time is approaching again! Was that a groan? We understand. If you're like most property investors, trawling through receipt upon receipt to tally up your allowable deductions is probably not your idea of fun. So, as tax time looms we wanted to share our pre-tax time checklist to help make things just a bit [...]
With interest rates at their lowest ever, it's not only a great time to buy a property, it's also a great time to get the equipment you need for your business, or even to start a new one. You may be keen to use the EOFY sales to save yourself some cash, or you may [...]
Days have started to get colder as we see the first glimpse of winter. We hope you are well and safe where you are. Autumn is usually a busy time for property auctions, but we have seen a decline in numbers due to the temporary ban on onsite auctions and open inspections. When the COVID-19 [...]
With Coronavirus forcing many of us to slow down and work from home, it's a good opportunity to reassess how safe our properties are. Here are some tips. Protecting against flooding Check with your council if your home is in a flood-prone area. Ensure all windows and doors are secure. Ideally there should be no [...]
The coronavirus pandemic has greatly changed the world we live in. With the social distancing precautions in place, families are now forced to stay home together, which can be challenging as our daily routines are disrupted and kids become restless. Here are some suggested activities to keep kids entertained during this isolation period. Arts and [...]
With the current impact of the COVID-19 pandemic effecting individuals and businesses globally, more and more companies are requiring their employees to work remotely. Many people have previously dreamed about working from the comfort of their home to avoid commuting and have more time for themselves and their family. However, working remotely is not always [...]
We hope you are doing well and staying safe amidst the current global situation we have surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. With new policies being implemented that ban on-site auctions, we suggest looking into remote auctions and inspections for now. Please get in touch with us to discuss how to get started. This time could also [...]
