RBA slices cash rate to just 1%!
What a remarkable two months! After keeping the official cash rate on hold for close to three years, the Reserve Bank of…
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Are you prepared for the changes coming to superannuation?
Now that the Australian parliament has passed major reforms to life insurance purchased through super, it is the perfect…
Keeping it in the family
Parents can give first home buyers a leg up onto the property ladder without handing over valuable cash.
Why mortgage brokers are essential when purchasing property
Getting a home loan is a laborious job these days. So when Perth family of four, the Johnsons were looking to upgrade in…
Is it time you thought about refinancing your home loan?
The home loan market at the moment is looking pretty good. With rates at an all-time low, it begs the question – is it t…
When the seller has second thoughts
You’ve found a place you love and signed the contract…then the seller backs out. Is this even legal?
The top 4 first home buyer mistakes
We know there’s a lot of info out there about what you should be doing throughout your home buying journey. So we put to…
Why is ‘subject to finance’ important?
It’s every homebuyer’s worst nightmare: You pay a deposit on a home, then struggle to get a loan. That’s when a subject…
What happens in the cooling-off period?
Nope, we’re not talking about how to cool down in hot weather, we’re talking about home loans (yay). If you’re not too s…
How does negative gearing work?
The recent Federal election put negative gearing under the spotlight. We explain what’s it’s all about and how it can be…
RBA delivers long awaited rate cut
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered some welcome and not entirely unexpected news to Australians today, wi…
How to determine how much you can afford for a home
Becoming a homeowner is an exciting process. You get to go to open homes, inspect potential properties and eventually fa…
Lots to love about personal loans
Australians can pick from a number of payment options, but personal loans have always had plenty in their favour.
Invest smart. Build wealth. Retire early
When Frank Sinatra, surrounded by some very expensive silverware in the movie High Society, crooned, “Who wants to be a…
Create a cosy home this winter
You may have read our article about how to prepare your home to be energy efficient for the cold winter months here, but…