Australians love investing in property, and it's no wonder why. Property investment helps you grow your wealth through capital growth and provides additional income via rental returns. So, what can we learn from the people who do it well? Let’s take a look at some of the traits of successful property investors. They are proactive [...]
With a home loan, clients tend to just "set and forget". But it's sensible to review your home loan every two to three years. Life happens and our circumstances are always changing. Interest rates can go up and down, new lenders emerge and more competitive products become available, so keeping the same home loan for [...]
At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced another cash rate cut to an all-time low of 0.10%. This follows a hold in October at 0.25%. In October, the RBA reiterated a commitment to maintain highly accommodative policy settings as long as required. RBA governor Philip Lowe highlighted the importance of the [...]
Tax time is approaching again! Was that a groan? We understand. If you're like most property investors, trawling through receipt upon receipt to tally up your allowable deductions is probably not your idea of fun. So, as tax time looms we wanted to share our pre-tax time checklist to help make things just a bit [...]
Days have started to get colder as we see the first glimpse of winter. We hope you are well and safe where you are. Autumn is usually a busy time for property auctions, but we have seen a decline in numbers due to the temporary ban on onsite auctions and open inspections. When the COVID-19 [...]
With a home loan it's easy to just "set and forget". But it's sensible to review your home loan every two to three years or so. We're living in a world of rapid change, where interest rates can go up and down, new lenders emerge and more competitive products become available so keeping the same [...]
It is important to regularly check your existing home loan to see if it still works for you or if it's time for a home loan refresh. Do you know if your home loan still fits your property goals for this year? Perhaps it's time to leap into a better deal! As your mortgage broker, [...]
Today's mortgage market is extremely competitive. With so many new deals and loan features constantly becoming available, it makes sense financially to regularly give your home loan a health check. That way, you'll be confident your mortgage is satisfying your needs and living up to expectations. If you do suspect your home loan is in [...]
With wild storms threatening to disrupt property markets all around the country, winter has set in but activity hasn't cooled! The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) met for its June meeting last week and decided to keep the official cash rate on hold at 1.75%. With low inflation rates and the Aussie dollar creeping higher, [...]
With winter setting in and no sign of our property markets slowing, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) met today for its June meeting and elected to keep the official cash rate on hold at 1.75%. The official cash rate is currently at all-time lows following a rate cut last month. Forecasters are predicting that [...]
