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RBA HOLDS CASH RATE
September 2024
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent. The board’s next cash rate announcement will be on 5 November.
RENTVESTING: AN OPTION FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS
August 2024
With today’s cost of living pressures and the median dwelling value in Australia now at $794,000, many young Australians feel like they’ll never be able to enter the property market.
BUYING AN APARTMENT VS A HOUSE AS AN INVESTMENT
July 2024
Do you want to jump into the property market but don’t have the budget to buy a house?
RBA HOLDS CASH RATE
June 2024
At its latest meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent.
THE TINY HOUSE MOVEMENT
May 2024
The tiny house movement has been around for some time now, but despite its growing popularity, legislation is yet to catch up.
EOFY TAX TIPS FOR INVESTORS
May 2024
It’s that time of year again when you need to tally up your receipts and delve into your tax affairs.
6 KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK YOR MORTGAGE BROKER
April 2024
With 13 consecutive cash rate increases anticipated in 2022 and 2023, prospective homeowners and existing mortgage holders may be facing uncertainty.
WHAT IS LENDERS MORTGAGE INSURANCE?
April 2024
Buying your first home is a significant milestone. However, saving up a 20% deposit can be daunting, especially when managing rent and living expenses.
IS THE REFINANCING BOOM OVER?
March 2024
Last year, we saw banks offering eye-watering cashback offers to lure refinancers in. In 2024, the landscape looks a little different.
PROPERTY INVESTMENT JARGON EXPLAINED
March 2024
What is negative gearing and how does it work? Heard of rental yields but not sure what they are exactly?
THE SMART PROPERTY INVESTMENT PODCASTS WE RECOMMEND
February 2024
We listen to real stories from real investors – check out our top recommendations.
5 RULES SUCCESSFUL PROPERTY INVESTORS FOLLOW
February 2024
The wonderful thing about property investing is that it opens your world up to different ways to potentially build your wealth.
YOUR HOME LOAN APPLICATION CHECKLIST
January 2024
Here’s what you can do today to optimise your chances of being approved for a home loan down the track.
WHAT’S AHEAD IN 2024?
January 2024
Let’s take a look at what we can expect to see in 2024.
PROPERTY MARKET SNAPSHOT AUSTRALIA
December 2023
Snapshot of Australia’s property market for the week ending 3 December 2023.
5 TIPS THAT MAY TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF SETTLEMENT DAY
December 2023
Settlement day can be nerve-wracking, but with the right planning and support from professionals who have your back, it need not be.
5 WAYS TO FINANCE YOUR RENOVATION
December 2023
There are all sorts of ways to fund your dream renovation – some of which you may not have considered.
HOME LOAN APPLICATION PROCESS EXPLAINED
November 2023
It’s an exciting time and nothing compares to the feeling of holding the keys to your very own property in your hand.
PROPERTY MARKET SNAPSHOT AUSTRALIA
November 2023
Snapshot of Australia’s property market for the week ending 5 November 2023.
4 COMMON PROPERTY INVESTMENT MISTAKES
November 2023
Diving into the world of property investment can be both exhilarating and daunting.
CASH RATE RAISED TO 4.35% INCREASED BY 25 BASIS POINTS
November 2023
Luck wasn’t on the side of variable homeowners this Melbourne Cup Day.
CASH RATE HOLDS AT 4.10%
October 2023
The RBA has decided to press pause for a fourth consecutive month, leaving the cash rate on hold at 4.10 per cent.
PROPERTY MARKET SNAPSHOT AUSTRALIA
October 2023
Snapshot of Australia’s property market for the week ending 1 October 2023.
PREPARING FOR A SPRING PROPERTY PURCHASE
September 2023
Spring has officially sprung and in the property world, it’s an exciting time of year.
SMART INVESTING FOR THE BUDGET-SAVVY
September 2023
Is a small budget holding you back from property investment? Think again!
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REFINANCE?
September 2023
With movement on interest rates and roughly half of all fixed-rate loans expiring this year, refinancing is on the radar.
