Renovate or invest? How 7-in-10 Aussies are using their equity
21/07/2022
Seven in 10 homeowners have recently used the equity in their home to renovate, invest in property or shares, or boost their superannuation. Have you thought about how you could take advantage of...
Single and under 30? You’re a great fit for the 5 percent deposit scheme
14/07/2022
Single Australians under 30 snare the lion's share of spots in the federal government's 5% deposit first home buyer scheme, according to new data. Here's how to secure one of the highly coveted...
RBA lifts cash rate for the third month in a row to 1.35 percent
05/07/2022
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by another 50 basis points to 1.35% amid continuing inflation pressures. How much will this third consecutive rate hike...
Financial hardship arrangement reporting is about to change
30/06/2022
With interest rates on the way back up, there's no doubt some households around the country are starting to do it a bit tough. Coincidentally, some big changes kick in on July 1 when it comes to...
Want a first home buyer scheme spot? Here’s how to get the inside lane
23/06/2022
We're just days away from 35,000 first home buyer scheme spots becoming available on July 1. If you're keen to snare a place in the scheme - and buy your first home sooner - here's how to get ahead...
No more Mr Nice Guy: the ATO wants its money
16/06/2022
Tax time is just around the corner and the ATO has sent out a warning to businesses around the country that owe it money: the COVID-19 moratorium on debt collection has come to an end. Rest assured th...
Refinancing numbers are surging across the country, here’s why
16/06/2022
Rising interest rates got you feeling a little vulnerable? It might be time to take some control back by refinancing or asking for a rate review. Here's why we're seeing refinancing numbers surge acro...
RBA increases cash rate for second consecutive month, to 0.85percent
07/06/2022
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 0.85%. How much extra should you expect to pay on your home loan? Today's cash rate hike is the...
Banks tighten lending, reducing the maximum you can borrow
02/06/2022
Some of Australia's biggest banks have tightened their mortgage lending criteria, meaning you might not be able to borrow as much from them. How might this affect your next purchase? This week...
Bulk of SMEs preparing for growth over next 12 months: research
30/05/2022
Small businesses around the nation are once again confident about their future and ready to start driving toward their next phase of growth, according to new research. The research,...
