Deposit interest rates at record lows leave many savers losing out
With the cash rate reaching record lows of 0.75% in October 2019 – it’s hard to imagine that anyone could be losing out…
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Do you have the FOOP?
Out goes FOMO, in comes FOOP when it comes to property
Do you suffer from lifestyle inflation?
You’ve just got that promotion you’ve been working so hard towards. Woohoo – the day have finally come. So, you go out f…
Should you rentvest instead of buying a home?
If you’ve considered owning a property, there’s a term being thrown around that you might have heard. Rentvesting.
Questions to ask yourself before you buy a house
If you’re chasing your dream of owning a property, there are important questions you should ask yourself to prepare for…
Are you sitting on the fence?
If a ‘wait and see’ approach is holding you back from buying a home, you could be missing out on some outstanding opport…
Checklist when buying an apartment as an investment
You’ve decided to buy an apartment as an investment property, but where do you start?
Is your interest rate the most important part of your home loan?
There’s a lot that’s been happening in the world of home loans. Everywhere you look, there’s a new advertisement offerin…
Low interest rates friend or foe
In just a few months, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has slashed the cash rate from 1.5% to 1.0%. Low rates sound l…
Investment strategy and how you can profit from inflation
How inflation impacts your money – and what you can do about it
Why is credit score so important?
Today, we’re talking all about credit scores. When it comes applying for home, investment or even personal loan, there a…
When you can't buy in the location you want
What to do when you can’t buy a home where you want to
Is a 40-year mortgage a good idea?
Buying a home is likely to be one of the most expensive exercises you will make in your financial life.
Is it time to think 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…
A home for their family
How soon to be parents were able to save enough money for their deposit so that they could build a home for their family…