Navigating the Australian property market over the past year has felt like standing on shifting sands. But is the market starting to regain stability? And if so, what can you do now to make sure you’re ready to buy?Anyone with an eye on the property and finance...
When buying property, it’s good to know the market value. After all, you want to know you’re paying a fair amount. But the property’s value is an important consideration for your lender too. And their valuation may be quite different. Just how much...
More Australian first home buyers will soon become eligible for the Home Guarantee Scheme, thanks to new changes to its criteria announced by the Federal Government *What’s the Home Guarantee Scheme?* These schemes allow eligible borrowers to purchase...
We all know being on our monetary best behaviour can help to land a home loan. But did you know there are common spending habits you may have that are red flags to lenders? Smart money management and cutting back on expenses can help your home loan...
Rate rises can affect the property market, as we’ve all seen of late. But there are other factors that appear to hold longer-term sway over national house prices.In a bid to bust inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has been on a rate rise run...
Have recent rate hikes made you nervous about taking the plunge into the property market? You’re not alone; it’s a buyer’s market for a reason. Here’s how to stay cool and calm when buying your next property. As you’ve probably...
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Thinking about refinancing? As interest rates rise, so do the hurdles you need to clear. Here’s why you might want to look at refinancing soon to avoid potentially missing out. When was the last time you refinanced? If the answer is...
One of the silver linings to emerge from recent interest rate rises is how it’s made people more aware of their spending habits. To start the new year off on the right foot, here’s how to be more money savvy this year. Start tracking your spendingMost of...
There are features unique to both financial saving and investing, and understanding their different attributes is important. Saving preserves and protects money, while also accruing compound interest, whereas investing allows money to grow within share market...
