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December Finance Focus
The holiday season is here, and so is another rate rise. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate to 3.1 per cent as...

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Dec 15, 20223 min read


RBA Cash Rate Announcement
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate a further 25 basis points to 3.10 per cent, its third quarter-point rate hike in as many months which sees the cash rate reach a new ten-year high. Read the official statement on the RBA’s website . Today’s decision follows seven consecutive rate increases from May to November and a stunning apology from Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe to Aussies who took out a mortgage after advice from the RBA. The RBA boss stat

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Dec 6, 20221 min read


How high will interest rates rise in 2023?
Experts are warning Australians to brace for more interest rate pain in the year ahead. After the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)...

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Nov 20, 20222 min read


Planning a 2023 tree change or sea change?
In recent years, many people have moved out of cities to regional areas looking for a quieter and more relaxing lifestyle. Many thought...

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Nov 19, 20222 min read


Is rentvesting right for you?
The Great Australian Dream of home ownership is still alive, but it’s evolving. With rising costs of living and higher interest rates,...

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Nov 18, 20222 min read


November Finance Focus
Household budgets are feeling the pinch of a seventh successive rate rise. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate to...

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Nov 17, 20222 min read


RBA increases cash rate again
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate a further 25 basis points to 2.85 per cent today, signalling more interest rate pain for mortgage holders. Read the official statement on the RBA’s website . Today’s decision follows six consecutive rate increases from May to October. Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has warned Australians there are more interest rate rises ahead. Australia’s inflation rate now sits at 7.3 per cent, the highest inflation rate s

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Nov 1, 20221 min read


What you need to know come settlement day
The search for your dream property can be both exciting and stressful. From the inspections that kick everything off to putting in your...

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Oct 24, 20222 min read


8 tips to save and pay off your mortgage sooner
It’s no secret that paying off your home loan sooner can save you plenty. However, with cost-of-living pressures and rising interest...

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Oct 22, 20222 min read


Tips for nabbing a bargain this spring
The spring sales season is here, but what do rising interest rates mean for this traditionally busy period? The pandemic’s peak...

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Oct 21, 20222 min read


October Finance Focus
Household budgets are feeling the pinch of yet another rate rise. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate to 2.6 per...

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Oct 20, 20222 min read


RBA Cash Rate Announcement
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate a further 25 basis points to 2.60 per cent, signaling the end of the RBA’s recent run of half percentage-point hikes. Read today’s official statement on the RBA’s website . Today's decision is in line with what Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe recently told a House of Representatives’ economics committee and follows five consecutive rate increases from May to September. Mr Lowe has warned Australians there are stil

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Oct 4, 20221 min read


Renovating for returns in 2022
The goal of renovating for profit is to minimise expenditure and maximise return. Focus on renovations that will increase your property’s...

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Sep 29, 20222 min read


How do construction mortgages work?
Building your own home can be one of life’s most rewarding milestones. Not only does a new build have the potential to save you money,...

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Sep 28, 20222 min read


Tips for finding the right investment apartment
Are you looking at becoming a property investor? Purchasing an investment apartment is often a great place to start. Apartments are...

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Sep 27, 20222 min read


September Finance Focus
Spring is here and the mercury isn’t the only thing rising. Borrowers are under more pressure with interest rates on the move again. The...

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Sep 26, 20222 min read


RBA Cash Rate Announcement
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate a further 50 basis points to 2.35 per cent in the steepest pace of increases since 1994. Read today’s official statement on the RBA’s website . The RBA’s decision was in line with economists’ expectations, as global inflation remains high due to pressures such as COVID-related disruptions to supply chains, the war in Ukraine and China's COVID containment measures. In Australia, domestic issues are also playing a part

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Sep 6, 20221 min read


Home loan acronyms explained: LVR & DTI
If you are buying your first home, getting your head around home loan terminology can be tricky. Two acronyms you may come across are...

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Aug 21, 20222 min read


What to look for in an investment property
Interest rates have been going up in recent months. But on the flip side, property prices have been falling in many markets. That means...

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Aug 20, 20223 min read


What should I do when my fixed rate expires?
If you’re currently playing the waiting game wondering what will happen when your fixed rate term ends, we understand what a stressful...

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Aug 19, 20223 min read
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