Looking for a home for you or your family in Brisbane? Whether you’re going to be a first home owner or looking to move to a new location, we’ve got you covered as we share in this post some of the best suburbs in Brisbane for families and some tips for choosing a...
Thinking of investing in property in Brisbane? Have you already started looking at different properties but something is stopping you? You’re not alone, a lot of people get overwhelmed by the process and quit before they even begin. But it doesn’t have to be confusing...
Real estate has won the popularity ‘tug-of-war’ against bank deposits, according to a St. George Bank report. The bank’s quarterly report on household financial conditions found household savings directed towards property lifted 25.9 per cent during the September...
Another big four bank has followed Westpac in hiking its variable rates. CBA today announced that its Standard Variable Rate will increase by 15 basis points, to 5.60 per cent for owner occupied home loans. Investment Home Loan Standard Variable Rate will increase by...
Anish Prasad has been acknowledged in THE ADVISER for his achievements for Top Broker for 2014 and 2015 and has been inducted into APF’s Platinum Club. Australian Property Finance (APF) has celebrated the achievements of its top brokers at an annual awards night...
When purchasing a property many people head straight to their bank for their home loan without knowing they could be missing out on substantial benefits from using a Mortgage Broker. When shopping for a home loan there are countless reasons why using a broker can pay...
An OECD study of 15-year-olds across 18 countries found that Aussie teenagers rank among the highest for financial skills and knowledge. Understanding concepts like how to budget and manage money are important skills that parents can foster in kids from a young age....
A leading economist has warned that owner-occupier mortgages could face the same price hikes as investor loans, putting pressure on the central bank to cut rates. AMP Capital chief economist Shane Oliver told Mortgage Business that while the effects of rate hikes on...
The Reserve Bank of Australia has warned that rising property prices are creating risks in the economy and are unlikely to improve the wealth of nation. In an address to the 54th Shann Memorial Lecture in Perth yesterday, RBA deputy governor Philip Lowe outlined the...
We were given Anish’s name as a financial broker when we were in the process of buying and selling property. Our real estate agent gave us his name and we had an open mind about working with Anish. In hindsight we can say that both the real estate agent and the...