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May 12, 2021

Budget 2021 – what it means for you…

The federal budget for 2021-22 has been handed down, outlining a range of steps to support home ownership and help small businesses recover from the coronavirus pandemic. While the Australian economy has been faring well from the […]
May 5, 2021

The RBA’s interest rate statement for May 2021

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including […]
April 26, 2021

Rentvesting – enter the property market without sacrificing your lifestyle

As property prices continue to rise, purchasing in a centrally-located or sought-after area is out of reach for the average working millennial. Instead, many are opting to rent rather than buy as it means not having to […]
April 7, 2021

The RBA’s interest rate statement for April 2021

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including […]
March 26, 2021

Property Investing Preparation Checklist

Investment in real property, such as residential real estate, is likely to be a lengthy process and one that usually involves a plan for the long term. To ensure you have considered what is required before making […]
March 22, 2021

What are the extra costs of buying a home?

Application & establishment fees, stamp duty + more… When taking out a mortgage, many people forget to consider the associated fees and expenses. Here are some of the extra costs that you’ll need to consider when you […]
March 2, 2021

The RBA’s interest rate statement for March 2021

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including […]
February 15, 2021

What do I need to know about debt consolidation?

Not to confuse it with debt elimination. If you’re swamped with credit card debt and personal loans, it can sometimes help to talk to a professional about debt consolidation. However, you need to be wary. You might […]
February 2, 2021

The RBA’s interest rate statement for February 2021

At its meeting today, the RBA Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 0.10 per cent. Statement by RBA’s Philip Lowe: At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the targets of 10 basis points […]
January 25, 2021

When would I refinance my mortgage?

Whenever it makes financial sense to do so. Heard about mortgage refinancing? In the past, most people who took out a mortgage doggedly continued with it until they had paid it off. These days, people refinance their […]