Housing affordability and the July 2017 rates decision
With the new housing affordability measures now in place as of 1st July, how will this affect housing demand and property prices? Some have even predicted a change in the cash rate. However, the Reserve Bank [...]
Higher interest rates to deter investors from interest-only home loans
Following instructions from regulators, banks are set to increase their rates for interest-only home loans in an effort to push more people towards principal and interest loans. If you take out an interest-only loan from [...]
More affordable housing on the way for VIC first-home buyers
Who wants more affordable housing? First-home buyers! When do we want it? Now! Well, if you’re hoping to purchase your first home in VIC soon you may just be in luck. The Victorian government have [...]
The temperature isn’t the only thing cooling down! June 2017 rates decision.
After a month where we have seen property prices cooling down in Melbourne and Sydney there was talk of a possible rate cut. However, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) met today for its June RBA [...]
Will the 2017 Budget affect you? Here’s everything you need to know about the Australian budget breakdown.
Scott Morrison sounded positive about his second Budget, promising “better days ahead” as he delivered it last week. But what will it actually mean for you as you go about your daily life? Here we provide [...]
How to get ready for End of Financial Year (EOFY)
There’s a lot to love about tax time (said no one ever!). We know it’s very easy to find ways to keep putting it off, but in the end there’s no avoiding EOFY. Nobody loves the idea [...]