Arranging for a property valuation prior to purchase, or a valuation on a property you already own for refinance, is relatively straightforward. That said, it’s important to understand potential pitfalls ass…
We are seeing signs that the housing market’s meteoric rise over the past 12 months is beginning to slow – and take note, I said, “slow”, not “plateau”.
Extended lockdowns in the nation’s two biggest hous…
The Australian economy has demonstrated extraordinary resilience over the past 18 months. In the lead-up to the Delta lockdowns Australia was the only developed country to have gone into this year’s Delta lo…
Applying for your first home loan is a big step. It can be seen by many as a time-honoured ritual that indicates you’ve embraced ‘adulting’ and are ready to start a new chapter in your life – one as a homeowner.
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As the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate continues to hover at a record low 0.1 per cent, many borrowers are asking themselves if it’s time to fix their rates.
If you’re a first-time borrower, you may be wonder…
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch and it seems there’s no such thing as a free pandemic… especially if you’re unlucky enough to own a property under the Victorian government regime.
Melbourne is …
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivered a budget like no other this year; and even more specifically, it has been a budget like nothing a conservative party government has ever handed down before. It is a big-spending, bi…
Interest rates announcements from the central bank are one of Australia’s most-watched economic indicators. The monthly announcement fuels media reports and analysis for days. It’s a barbecue-stopper topic for homeown…
An important issue for anyone considering using a mortgage broker is that of trust. You want to be confident your broker will act in your best interests and give you advice that will help you navigate one of the trick…
Despite recent trouble in the human resources department, Prime Minister Scott Morrison is enjoying relatively good fortune on the economic front as Australia continues the sharp V-shaped recovery that is among the be…
