Do you remember dial-up internet access? How about audio cassettes? Don’t worry if you don’t; they are, of course, a thing of the past. A...

We hope you had a wonderful Easter and enjoyed a treat or three with your loved ones. Homeowners breathed a collective sigh of relief...

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate on hold this month at 3.60 per cent, pausing after ten consecutive increases. Read today’s official statement on the RBA’s website . Following the release of the latest inflation figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), it was predicted that a cash rate pause would take place. The ABS's monthly consumer price index showed annual inflation of 6.8 per cent over the year to February – down from 7.4 per cent in

Have you been patiently waiting in the wings, wondering whether or not to buy your first investment property in 2023? You’re not alone....

With interest rates on the move, many people are shopping around for home loans. In January, the value of external refinancing for total...

Understanding all the different parties involved in buying a property can be a minefield. The real estate agent. The building and pest...

Autumn has arrived – the second busiest time of the year in the property world. For buyers looking to make the most of lower property...

The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted the cash rate by another quarter of a percentage point. It now sits at 3.6 per cent. Read today’s official statement on the RBA’s website . Today’s decision is the 10th rate hike since May last year as the RBA continues to try to curb inflation. “High inflation makes life difficult for people and damages the functioning of the economy,” RBA Governor Philip Lowe said. “And if high inflation were to become entrenched in people’s expectat

Buying a car will likely be easier this year as demand and pandemic-driven pressures ease. After three years of unprecedented disruptions...

Are you considering buying an investment property in 2023? The word on the street is that 2023 will be the year savvy property investors...

The day you’ve been dreading is looming. You’ve enjoyed a record-low interest rate for a year or more, but now your fixed rate home loan...

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) put up interest rates again this month – signalling more repayment pain for variable mortgage...

After a one-month reprieve, mortgage holders are starting the new year with yet another interest rate rise. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate a further 25 basis points at its February meeting, bringing the cash rate to an 11-year high of 3.35 per cent. Read today’s official statement on the RBA’s website . The RBA was left with little choice but to raise rates today after Australia’s inflation rate unexpectedly rose 1.9 per cent in the fourth quarter

When you find a property you want to purchase, there are a lot of things to consider – from building inspections and pest reports to...

A lot has changed in the past year, especially when it comes to the economy. Interest rates and the cost of living are up, with more rate...

A small property can make a great investment – if you choose the right one. If rising interest rates are impacting your borrowing power,...

Happy New Year! We hope you had a relaxing and memorable holiday season spent with family and friends. As some of us return to work and...

New year, new home? If next year is the year you plan to get into the property market, there are a few things you can do to help you...

The new year is when many of us hit the reset button. It’s a chance to reflect on the past 12 months, reassess priorities and set new...

The festive season is a time for giving. But unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when generous shoppers are targeted by scammers....