Major change coming to mortgage rules for university grads
27/02/2025
Good news for the three million Australians who have a student debt. New rules are on the cards that could soon increase their borrowing power when applying for a home loan. Heading off to uni...
RBA cuts the cash rate for the first time since 2020
18/02/2025
Finally, a long-awaited reprieve for borrowers. The Reserve Bank of Australia has today cut the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.10%. How much could this rate cut decrease your monthly mortgage...
The scheme that’s helped 193,000 Aussies buy a first home
13/02/2025
If you're in the market for a first home, there's one scheme you should know about. It's called the Home Guarantee Scheme, and it could slash the time it takes to buy a place of your own by several ye...
What happens to my home loan if interest rates fall?
06/02/2025
Great news for home owners - plenty of economists are tipping an RBA rate cut for February. Assuming it happens, once the celebrations have died down, what next? We explain what to expect when rates...
The top 5 location turn-offs for Aussie home buyers
30/01/2025
Ever spotted a bargain property and then thought to yourself: 'What's the catch?' Well, more often than not there's a good reason behind a lower-than-expected price tag. And while an undesirable...
How to finance your 2025 home renovation
23/01/2025
Bathroom blitz? Kitchen kit out? Or perhaps some landscaping love might be on your house upgrade wishlist for 2025? If so, it's worth knowing what reno finance options are available. Today we'll...
Decisions decisions… Fixed-rate vs variable home loan rate
16/01/2025
Amid growing expectations of rate cuts in 2025, sticking with a variable home loan rate can seem like a no-brainer. But not so fast. Locking in your home loan rate can also have upsides, including...
House, apartment or townhouse? The pros and cons of each
09/01/2025
There's much more to property in Australia than just houses or units. And if you're in the market for a home or investment property, it helps to know your townhouses from terrace homes so that you...
Three financial New Year’s resolutions to tackle 2025 head-on
02/01/2025
How are your New Year's resolutions coming along? If you're like most people, they're likely related to health, fitness or abstinence. But why not consider a financial one too? Here are three...
Merry Christmas! And thanks for your support in 2024!
24/12/2024
With the holiday season upon us, we'd like to express our heartfelt thanks to all our amazing clients for your trust and support throughout 2024. With the hope of rate cuts always dangling just...
