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2023 in review, what to expect from 2024
It’s hard to believe that it’s almost the end of the year, and what a year it’s been in the property world! Let’s take a look at some of...

Fundwise Capital
Dec 19, 20233 min read


Your home loan application checklist
Planning to purchase a property in the near future? Here’s what you can do today to optimise your chances of being approved for a home...

Fundwise Capital
Dec 19, 20233 min read


December Finance Focus
It’s hard to believe it’s already December, and what a year it’s been in the property world. After falling -7.5% from a peak in April...

Fundwise Capital
Dec 18, 20232 min read


RBA Cash Rate Announcement
It’s the news homeowners were hoping for – the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided the cash rate will remain on hold for the moment at 4.35 per cent. Read today’s official statement on the RBA’s website . But it would appear there may be further cash rate hikes on the horizon. “While the central forecast is for CPI inflation to continue to decline, progress looks to be slower than earlier expected,” RBA Governor Michele Bullock said in a recent statement. “CPI inflati

Fundwise Capital
Dec 5, 20232 min read


5 Tips that can take the stress out of settlement day
You’ve picked out your dream home, your offer’s been given the thumbs up, and now there’s just one big step left – settlement day....

Fundwise Capital
Nov 24, 20232 min read


5 ways to finance your renovation
Are you looking to transform your totally loveable but slightly daggy property into your dream home? With property prices on the rise in...

Fundwise Capital
Nov 24, 20232 min read


November Finance Focus
This month the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to increase the cash rate. The decision is expected to take some of the heat out...

Fundwise Capital
Nov 23, 20232 min read


RBA Cash Rate Announcement
On this year's Melbourne Cup Day, luck wasn’t on the side of variable homeowners. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate a quarter of a percentage point to 4.35 per cent. Read today’s official statement on the RBA’s website . All big four banks and many economists were expecting today’s rate rise , given that the latest inflation figures were higher than expected. Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics last month showed the headline

Fundwise Capital
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Home loan application process explained
Are you planning to purchase your first home or investment property? It’s an exciting time and nothing compares to the feeling of holding...

Fundwise Capital
Oct 19, 20233 min read


When are interest rates expected to drop?
From May 2022, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) began one of the most aggressive monetary tightening periods in Australian history as...

Fundwise Capital
Oct 19, 20232 min read


October Finance Focus
What an interesting spring selling season it’s shaping up to be. This month, RBA governor Michele Bullock kept the cash rate on hold...

Fundwise Capital
Oct 19, 20232 min read


RBA Cash Rate Announcement
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has decided to press pause for a fourth consecutive month, leaving the cash rate on hold at 4.10 per cent. Read today’s official statement on the RBA’s website . All eyes were on new governor Michele Bullock today as she made her first big call on the direction of interest rates. Ms Bullock took over as governor from Philip Lowe on September 18. She is the first woman to be appointed to the role in the central bank’s 63-year history. Today

Fundwise Capital
Oct 3, 20231 min read


7 tips to pay off your home loan sooner
Managing a mortgage can be challenging, especially when faced with growing expenses. However, with a clear plan, you can make significant...

Fundwise Capital
Sep 21, 20232 min read


Navigating the risks of rate rises
2023 has been an historic year for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) in raising the cash rate to an 11-year high in an effort to...

Fundwise Capital
Sep 21, 20233 min read


September Finance Focus
Spring has arrived and it’s an exciting time for both aspiring property owners looking to get into the market and vendors eager to make a...

Fundwise Capital
Sep 21, 20233 min read


RBA Cash Rate Announcement
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has again left the cash rate on hold this month at 4.10 per cent. Read today’s official statement on the RBA’s website . That’s three months in a row that the RBA has left the cash rate on hold, giving homeowners a chance to breathe. The decision comes as a growing number of Australians face mortgage stress and home loan defaults while grappling with the cost-of-living crisis. New data by Roy Morgan shows 1.5 million Australians, or 29 per

Fundwise Capital
Sep 6, 20232 min read


How much does it cost to refinance?
With so much movement on interest rates lately and roughly half of all fixed-rate loans expiring this year, refinancing is on many...

Fundwise Capital
Aug 24, 20232 min read


August Finance Focus
Spring is just around the corner and that means the busiest period for the real estate industry is almost here. So, what’s been happening...

Fundwise Capital
Aug 24, 20232 min read


RBA Cash Rate Announcement
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has again left the cash rate on hold this month at 4.10 per cent. Read today’s official statement on the RBA’s website . Homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments will no doubt be welcoming today’s news. “The combination of higher interest rates and cost-of-living pressures is leading to a substantial slowing in household spending,” RBA governor Philip Lowe said in a recent statement. “While housing prices are rising again and s

Fundwise Capital
Aug 2, 20231 min read


Three steps to home loan pre-approval
Spring is just around the corner which traditionally means the property market will start to warm up. If you are considering making that...

Fundwise Capital
Jul 26, 20231 min read
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