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The perfect property at an affordable price – its not a myth

Interest rate announcement - February 2018 Today the Reserve Bank of Australia met to review the official cash rate. After last cutting rates in August 2016, the RBA have again decided to leave the cash rate on hold at 1.50% this month. So you’ve found your dream home, but it’s in need of a

Should you be a family guarantor?

Interest rate announcement - November 2017 Today the Reserve Bank of Australia met to review the official cash rate. After last cutting rates in August 2016, the RBA have again decided to leave the cash rate on hold at 1.50% this month. Nonetheless, we have seen some lenders starting to increase their variable and fixed

How to help speed up your home loan approval

Interest rate announcement - October 2017 Today the Reserve Bank of Australia met to review the official cash rate. After last cutting rates in August 2016, the RBA have again decided to leave the cash rate on hold at 1.50% this month. Nonetheless, we have seen some lenders starting to increase their variable and fixed

Difference between a solicitor and conveyancer

Interest rate announcement - September 2017 Today the Reserve Bank of Australia met to review the official cash rate. After last cutting rates in August 2016, the RBA have again decided to leave rates on hold at 1.50% this month. Nonetheless, we have seen some lenders starting to increase their variable and fixed interest rates

What counts as ‘genuine savings’ when applying for a loan?

Interest rate announcement - August 2017 Today the Reserve Bank of Australia met to review the official cash rate. After last cutting rates in August 2016, the RBA have again decided to leave rates on hold at 1.50% this month. Nonetheless, we have seen some lenders starting to increase their variable and fixed interest rates

First home owner incentives

Interest rate announcement - July 2017 Today the Reserve Bank of Australia met to review the official cash rate. After last cutting rates in August 2016, the RBA have again decided to leave rates on hold at 1.50% this month. Nonetheless, we have seen some lenders starting to increase their variable and fixed interest rates

Mortgage Stress is on the rise in Australia

Interest rate announcement - June 2017 Today the Reserve Bank of Australia met to review the official cash rate. After last cutting rates in August 2016, the RBA have again decided to leave rates on hold at 1.50% this month. Nonetheless, we have seen some lenders starting to increase their variable and fixed interest rates

2017 End of Financial Year Newsletter

The end of the financial year is coming, and so too is that one thing everybody dreads doing – their tax return. Even though your tax return can be lodged up to 31 October 2017, you may need to act now to implement some of the tax reduction and wealth building strategies outlined in this

Federal Budget 2017

Tonight, 9 May 2017, the Treasurer, Scott Morrison, delivered his second budget in which he focused on housing affordability, infrastructure and growing the economy. This newsletter summarises the key points from the 2017 Federal Budget. First Home Saver Scheme From 1 July, 2017, a First Home Saver Scheme will be introduced to help those saving

Changes to strata laws in Victoria

Interest rate announcement - May 2017 Today the Reserve Bank of Australia met to review the official cash rate. After last cutting rates in August 2016, the RBA have again decided to leave rates on hold at 1.50% this month. Nonetheless, we have seen some lenders starting to increase their variable and fixed interest rates