Buyer confidence in Australia’s real estate market is riding high at the moment – the highest in more than a decade – but what’s behind this surge to the housing market and what finance factors are driving t…
At just 0.1 per cent, our official cash rate is mind-bogglingly low. And based on the minutes of the latest Reserve Bank of Australia meeting, it’s expected to stay this way for years to come.
However, while it’s c…
As 2021 draws to a close, it’s an opportunity to take stock of the year that was and to review progress against expectations. While the year has been one riddled with lockdowns, restrictions and numerous COV…
Interest rate bingo entails making a successful guess about when we’ll see our first interest rate rise in Australia since 2010, and for most of the year it’s been even money that the increase will come in e…
You’ve decided to jump into real estate and purchase an investment property. Congratulations!
Real estate can be a great tool for long term growth and there are many pros. Property can offer the savvy investor stab…
If you’ve been paying off your home loan for a few years and have built up some equity, it might be time to have a look at your home loan and see if it’s still the best package for you. If not, it’s time to …
There’s a considerable amount of media interest in the housing market at present fuelled by sharply rising house prices. While this means it’s going to be increasingly challenging for first home buyers to ge…
New tenancy legislation being introduced in Queensland, following similar legislation being introduced in Victoria and New South Wales, favours tenants in a range of areas and potentially adds costs to an in…
The relationship between a tenant and a landlord can be a fractious, but most often it’s a relatively stable one governed by a contract and fostered mutual benefits. The landlord is seeking a reliable tenant…
One of the biggest property stories to emerge from COVID in 2020 and 2021 has been the flight to regional areas, with all three states on the Eastern seaboard reporting a jump in property prices as demand sp…
