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Government Assistance for First Home Buyers in Australia (2024-2025)
17Mar

Government Assistance for First Home…

Buying a first home in Australia can be challenging, especially with rising property prices and high interest rates. However, both the federal […]

The recent CPI figures have many believing that a February rate cut is imminent. Here’s what some industry experts are saying.
17Mar

The recent CPI figures have…

By Jack Campbell, Broker Daily  The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recently released its monthly inflation figures. With the numbers now within […]

Navigating the 2025 Australian property market
17Mar

Navigating the 2025 Australian property…

The Australian property market in 2025 presents a unique landscape for both buyers and sellers. With interest rates hovering in the 5.99% […]

Don’t get caught this year  and lose 15% of your property sale price!
17Mar

Don’t get caught this year…

ALL property sellers are at risk! Yes – there are new tax rules for property sales as of 1 January 2025 Why […]

What is refinancing and when should I do it?
17Mar

What is refinancing and when…

As a homeowner with a mortgage, chances are you’ve heard of the term ‘refinancing’.  Refinancing involves reviewing your current mortgage, and potentially […]

Solicitors and conveyancers – what’s the difference?
17Mar

Solicitors and conveyancers – what’s…

Solicitors and conveyancers are different, and it’s important to have the right one on your team, to avoid paying too much while […]

So You Want to Buy Your First Home
17Mar

So You Want to Buy…

How does a Lender decide whether or not to give you a loan? The Lenders decide this based on the following criteria. […]

Selling your home? Here are the first steps to take
17Mar

Selling your home? Here are…

There’s more to selling your home than putting up a ‘For Sale’ sign on your front lawn.  Here are the first things […]

RBA February 20205 Decision In Brief
17Mar

RBA February 20205 Decision In…

From RBA Website Inflation has continued to ease, and underlying inflation is expected to return to the 2–3 per cent range a […]

The extra costs of buying a home?
26Feb

The extra costs of buying a…

When taking out a mortgage, many people forget to consider the fees and expenses that come on top of the purchase price […]

Don’t get caught this year  and lose 15% of your property sale price!
18Feb

Don’t get caught this year…

Yes – there are new tax rules for property sales as of 1 January 2025   Why is the ATO doing this? […]

The recent CPI figures have many believing that a February rate cut is imminent. Here’s what some industry experts are saying.
18Feb

The recent CPI figures have…

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recently released its monthly inflation figures. With the numbers now within the RBA’s coveted 2–3 per […]

Parents – How to help your kids
30Jan

Parents – How to help…

Navigating the Australian property market can be daunting for first home buyers, especially with rising prices and increased costs. However, as parents, […]

When the price of housing outpaces your savings…
30Jan

When the price of housing…

The challenge of saving for a home deposit in Australia has become increasingly daunting.   In January 2024, the national median asking […]

DTI and Your Borrowing Capacity
07Jan

DTI and Your Borrowing Capacity

Understanding your Debt to Income ratio (DTI) is more important than ever. It’s a financial compass, not just a number, and it […]

Interest Rates and their Impact on Property Investment including First Home Buyers
21Dec

Interest Rates and their Impact…

Interest rates play a pivotal role in Australia’s property market, directly influencing borrowing costs and, consequently, property affordability and investment decisions. Understanding […]

First Home Buyer Assistance Programs: Helping Australians Secure Their First Home
21Dec

First Home Buyer Assistance Programs:…

For many Australians, buying a first home represents a significant milestone, but the journey toward homeownership can be challenging. Rising property prices […]

Investment Property Loan Options: Tailoring Financing to Optimize Strategies
21Dec

Investment Property Loan Options: Tailoring…

Investing in property has long been a cornerstone of wealth-building strategies in Australia. With the right financing, investors can maximize their returns […]

Borrowing Money to Build Your New Home: A Guide to Success
21Dec

Borrowing Money to Build Your…

Building a new home is an exciting journey, but it requires careful planning and a clear understanding of the financial aspects involved. […]

Understanding lifestyle creep
14Nov

Understanding lifestyle creep

Lifestyle creep occurs when increased income leads to higher spending on non essential items, transforming luxuries into perceived necessities.   For example, […]

How can spending an additional $50 per week reduce your borrowing power?
14Nov

How can spending an additional…

According to a survey by UBank, a staggering 86% of Australians are unaware of their monthly living expenses. This lack of financial awareness can […]

Strategies to Pay Off Your Loan Sooner in Australia
31Oct

Strategies to Pay Off Your…

  Paying off a loan early can reduce interest costs and increase your financial freedom. Whether it’s a home loan, personal loan, […]

Australian property investors are increasingly confident
31Oct

Australian property investors are increasingly…

Strategic investors are increasingly confident in the Australian property market as evidenced by a remarkable 31% rise in investor finance over the […]

The One That Got Away
10Oct

The One That Got Away

As interest rates are anticipated to decline in 2025, many potential home buyers might find themselves regretting their decision to wait.   […]

AUSTRALIAN LENDING MARKET SEES STEADY GROWTH IN 2024
24Sep

AUSTRALIAN LENDING MARKET SEES STEADY…

The Australian lending landscape has shown remarkable resilience and growth in 2024. The latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) […]

THE ROLE OF INVESTORS IN THE HOUSING MARKET
13Sep

THE ROLE OF INVESTORS IN…

  Analysis of how investor activity influences housing availability and prices   The Australian housing market has experienced significant changes in recent […]

The interest rate waiting game…  Is delaying your property purchase in hopes of a lower interest rate a risky gamble?
13Aug

The interest rate waiting game……

With economists not expecting rate drops until next year, waiting for lower interest rates and potential housing price reductions may be tempting. […]

TURN YOUR TAX CUTS INTO MORTGAGE MAGIC
22Jul

TURN YOUR TAX CUTS INTO…

The new tax cuts set to take effect this week (1 July 2024) are generating a lot of buzz. But beyond just […]

Helping young adults Bridge the Property Gap
09Jul

Helping young adults Bridge the…

Recent studies, like CoreLogic’s Women and Property report, highlight a stark ownership gap between young Australian men and women. In the Gen […]

Understanding Comprehensive Credit Reporting: What Consumers Need to Know
02Jul

Understanding Comprehensive Credit Reporting: What…

In recent years, you may have heard the term “Comprehensive Credit Reporting” (CCR) in discussions about financial matters. But what does it […]

How much can I borrow?
20Jun

How much can I borrow?

How much you can borrow for a home loan depends on a range of factors. Firstly how much income you earn including […]

HEM: What is it and why does matter for your home loan
18Jun

HEM: What is it and…

HEM WHat does it mean? Picture this… Your eyes are on the perfect home, your deposit is ready and now you just […]

Which is it to be: A Redraw facility or a Offset account
18May

Which is it to be:…

Ah, the classic offset account vs. redraw facility debate. Both have their perks—it really depends on your financial style. The offset account […]

The Advantage of Mortgage Brokers: Navigating the Australian Housing Market
18May

The Advantage of Mortgage Brokers:…

Introduction: Securing a mortgage is a significant milestone in the journey to homeownership. In Australia, potential homebuyers often face the decision of […]

Building Financial Resilience
18May

Building Financial Resilience

Preparing for the unforeseen and embracing opportunities In today’s ever changing environment it is essential to be prepared for the unforeseen while […]

Unlocking the secrets to a stellar credit score
18May

Unlocking the secrets to a…

Your stellar credit score is a crucial financial indicator that lenders use to assess your creditworthiness. A healthy credit score can open […]

Eight Steps to Refinancing Made Simple
18May

Eight Steps to Refinancing Made…

So, you have decided you think you want to refinance. Most people refinance when they are dissatisfied with your current lenders’ offer […]

Why Use a Mortgage Broker
18May

Why Use a Mortgage Broker

Tailored solution to match your needs  As part of Mortgage Broker our assessment, I will help to identify what loan features you […]

Knowing the cost of Refinancing
11May

Knowing the cost of Refinancing

Discharge Fee cost of Refinancing Most cost of Refinancing lenders will charge you a termination fee, normally around $300.  Break Cost If […]

Six Steps to Owning Your First Home
11May

Six Steps to Owning Your…

The best advice is to talk to Six Steps to Owning Your First Home a credited mortgage broker or finance broker as […]

Types of Loans Fixed Loan
11May

Types of Loans Fixed Loan

Everyone likes to select the type of loan that will save them the most money! However, it can be difficult to get […]

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