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July 31, 2020

How to diversify your business

The unpredictable nature of 2020 means diversifying your business might be a smart thing to do. When the COVID-19 pandemic began to shut down economies around the world, businesses were forced to deal with unimagined challenges. This […]
July 8, 2020

The RBA’s interest rate statement for July 2020

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.25 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including […]
July 1, 2020

The $25,000 HomeBuilder Grant explained…

Last month the federal government revealed the details of its fourth economic stimulus package, to be worth a total of $680 million. Called the HomeBuilder program, it is a time-limited grant program designed to help the residential construction market […]
June 3, 2020

The RBA’s interest rate statement for June 2020

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.25 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including […]
June 2, 2020

Instant Asset Write-Off + Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme…

Claiming the Instant Asset Write-Off of up to $150,000 One of the best tax breaks for small to medium sized business is the instant asset write-off, which is a great way for businesses to acquire capital assets […]
May 19, 2020

Getting it together: what to know before you consolidate

Managing multiple loans can be difficult – and stressful. One way to simplify your financial situation and save yourself time, effort and (hopefully) money is to centralise your debt. But it’s not always the right answer, so […]
May 19, 2020

Concerned about servicing your loans?

If you are concerned about servicing your loan, reach out to your local mortgage broker for help. As Australians everywhere take a close look at their financial circumstances, mortgage brokers stand ready to lend a helping hand. […]
May 19, 2020

Stop: taking a ‘mortgage holiday’ when rates are low

Taking a short-term break from paying off your mortgage isn’t a new idea, but as the bite of the COVID-19 pandemic grips harder and harder, more Australians are applying to do so. With the RBA’s cash rate […]
May 5, 2020

The RBA’s interest rate statement for May 2020

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.25 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including […]
April 28, 2020

The best of both worlds: mixed use property investment

Mixed use properties offer a way to invest in both the residential and commercial property markets. While commercial loans often have higher interest rates than a home loan, the current low-rate environment and high rates of return […]