Want more control over your future? The lowdown on SMSFs
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have become an increasingly popular choice in recent years due to the control and flexibility they can offer.…
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Your home is not perfect: the value of pest and building inspections
They say that home is where the heart is. And it’s true that we spend so much of our time, money and…
Read MoreWhat the re-elected Coalition government has promised
No doubt, like most, you’re suffering from a bit of election fatigue. But stick with us - here’s one last article that…
Read MoreAPRA suggests banks relax key lending criteria
Here’s a bit of good news: you may be able to borrow more for your next home loan after the prudential regulator…
Read MoreHow the new govt scheme could give you a head start on property
Did you know that it takes four to seven years for the average household to save a 20% deposit for their first…
Read MoreAdulting: mapping out your financial road to retirement from your 20s
‘Adulting’ is a real thing. It has even made it to the Oxford dictionary where it’s defined as “behaving in a way…
Read MoreFound an account transaction error? Don’t foot the bill
Most of us have found ourselves in a sticky situation where we’ve spotted an unauthorised or mistaken transaction on our bank account…
Read MoreInterested in increasing your rental returns by up to 30%?
What would you say if we told you that you could potentially increase your rental returns by up to 30% simply by…
Read MoreThe dangers of chasing investment returns
It can be a hard temptation to avoid; you sit there and watch while other investments outperform your own, and you begin…
Read MoreWill the RBA cut the cash rate this month?
We don't like to dust off the old crystal ball and speculate very often, but there's been so much noise about whether…
Read More5 ideas to help first home buyers break into the property market
While housing affordability is improving across the country, for many young first home buyers cracking into the property market can feel like…
Read MoreWith home loan interest rates dropping, is it time to pull the cord?
Fixing your home loan while rates are dropping is a bit like pulling the ripcord on a parachute. If you do it…
Read More7 simple ways to protect your home these Easter holidays
The Easter holidays are a great time to get away with the family. Unfortunately, this means they're also a prime time for…
Read MoreHow to welcome a baby into the family and stay on budget
Welcoming a baby into your family is one of the most joyous occasions of your life. But just like anything worth celebrating…
Read MoreMaking the most of the instant asset write-off
Cash flow is like your daily hit of caffeine. You don't really notice how important it is for your business until you've…
Read MoreWhat the 2019 federal budget means for your family
With a federal election due in May, the 2019 Federal Budget is more a series of election promises than it is a…
Read More6 ways to bridge the Super gender gap
The superannuation gender gap has narrowed over the past decade, but more work still needs to be done. Here's how you can…
Read MoreThe many hats we wear
Actors act. Cleaners clean. Taxi drivers drive taxis. Mortgage brokers? Well, we don't just do mortgages. Here are the other aspects of…
Read MoreTop 5 tips for standing out on Airbnb
The short term rental market is booming. Each year, tens of thousands of Australians list their properties on Airbnb to make a…
Read MoreBlack Swan events: never try to predict the unpredictable
Hindsight is 20/20, right? The Global Financial Crisis, Trump's election and the rise and fall of Bitcoin all seem obvious enough in…
Read MoreHow to choose your default Super fund
Choosing the right superannuation fund can be like navigating a maze. Just when you think you're onto a winner you run into…
Read More12 reasons you should see a broker for car finance
We've all heard the horror stories about a mechanically-challenged friend buying a car and it turning out to be an absolute lemon!…
Read MoreA huge thank you for all your support
What a rollercoaster month it's been for the mortgage broking industry and our customers. The good news for the both of us…
Read MoreHow to avoid getting bamboozled by a pesky salesperson
We've all done it. In a moment of weakness, a dodgy salesperson has persuaded us to hand over our hard earned money…
Read More5 ways to combat current property market conditions
Australia's housing market might be on a bit of a downward trajectory, but that doesn't mean the value of your home can't…
Read MoreMortgages not holding Aussies back from travel
It's no secret that Australians love to travel. The thing is, we also love to own our own home. Can you do…
Read More3 ways to kick your gambling habit this footy season
When it comes to footy, Australians love a punt – of both the kicking and betting varieties. The thing is though, one…
Read MoreTechnological budget killers to watch out for in 2019
As technology continues to evolve, so too do the challenges of keeping your family budget in check. This week we're going to…
Read MoreJuicy cuts on the way? More lenders beginning to reduce rates
There's been a lot of noise in the home lending and financial space recently, so there's every chance you may have missed…
Read MoreInterested in a cool $150? Update your Medicare account details
Medicare customers are being urged to update their bank account details to see if they're entitled to a share of more than…
Read MoreIn this together: help us help you
Higher interest rates, increased fees, less flexibility and fewer options. That's how borrowers will lose out if the banking Royal Commission's recommendations…
Read MoreWhat the Royal Commission report means for you
More than 1000 pages and 76 recommendations – the Royal Commission final report doesn't exactly make for light reading. Fortunately, we've cut…
Read MoreCustomers set to lose out as Big 4 Banks profit, yet again
Once again the Big 4 Banks have escaped major punishment and gotten exactly what they wanted: adding a multi-thousand-dollar tax on borrowing…
Read MoreAre you on the NBN? You could be entitled to a big refund
Ahh, the NBN. Depending on where you live it's either lightening fast, or so agonizingly slow that you want to pull your…
Read MoreDo you Airbnb your property? The ATO has you in its sights
Sharing is caring, right? However, when it comes to the sharing economy, the ATO is feeling neglected and wants its fair share.…
Read More31 ways the Super system could be overhauled
The Productivity Commission has released a major report into Australia's superannuation system, and in it identified 31 recommendations for overhauling the system.…
Read MoreIs your interest-only loan about to end?
It's the end of the road for 900,000 borrowers on interest-only loans, as they'll be automatically switched to principal and interest loans…
Read More7 school holiday ideas that won’t break the bank
We're midway through January and you've managed to stay sane. Well, we hope so anyway! Here are seven budget-friendly ideas that'll help…
Read MoreNew Year, New You!
Each year we make New Year's resolutions that focus on our health and wellbeing. But how often do we think about improving…
Read MoreAPRA to remove restrictions on interest-only home loans
Here's some good news to kick off 2019: APRA is removing its restrictions on interest-only residential mortgage lending from January 1.
Read MoreSeason’s Greetings! Wishing you a prosperous 2019!
Whether you're celebrating the festive season with family and friends, or getting away somewhere nice and relaxing, we hope you have a…
Read MoreBanks’ unclear pricing costing frustrated borrowers thousands
Borrowers who don't shop around due to the banks' unclear pricing tactics are losing out on an average of $850 a year,…
Read MoreEnsure your travel insurance isn’t voided these holidays
Tipsy topples, scooter smashes, sporting sprains and medical mishaps – before you go jet-setting overseas these holidays we'll explore the most common…
Read MoreDon’t dive into credit card debt this Christmas
Every Christmas almost half of the Australian population decides to go swimming in credit card debt to get through the festive season.…
Read MoreBank wanted mortgage broking fees transferred to customers
A big four bank almost overhauled its broker remuneration model so that the cost of mortgage broking services would be transferred to…
Read MoreStress tested your home loan recently? Don’t stress
Seven in 10 Australian mortgage holders have not stress tested their home loan. But don't stress, it's much easier to do than…
Read MoreBuy now, pay later schemes putting young shoppers at debt risk
One in six customers who use payment methods such as Afterpay and Zip Pay run into financial strife – and ASIC is…
Read MoreHow much does it cost to own a pet?
We thought we'd have a little fun this week and look at how much it costs the average Aussie family to own…
Read MoreHaving a managing agent vs doing it yourself
One of the biggest milestones you'll encounter on your climb up the property ladder is becoming a landlord. Which means that one…
Read More6 Christmas tips to help you save this silly season
Most of us roll our eyes when we start seeing shopping centres spruik Christmas merchandise in November. While it's important not to…
Read MoreProperty round up: NSW overhauls stamp duty, NAB increases rates
There's been a couple of fairly big property-related announcements recently, including a stamp duty overhaul in NSW and NAB increasing interest rates.…
Read MoreGuidance needed for borrowers, industry body says
Property owners and prospective first home buyers are increasingly in need of clear guidance on home lending as the housing markets in…
Read MoreUnder the microscope: your micro-transactions
When it comes to money-saving and budgeting, many of us are in the dark as to where we should be making significant…
Read MoreOn the up and up. Keen to jump into a property hotspot?
With housing values falling across half of Australia's capital cities over the past year it can be all too easy to forget…
Read MoreHow to protect against the passing of a business partner
Business partnerships are a lot like marriages. You map out future goals together, become quite dependent on each other, and shy away…
Read MoreA smooth sailing guide to dealing with memory loss and money
It's an unfortunate fact of life: as you grow older, your memory is likely to fade. While you'll probably be forgiven for…
Read MoreThe house price fall we had to have: Deloitte
It may seem as though every time you open a newspaper there's another story about the sky falling in on the property…
Read MoreKeen for a sea change? Beat the Millennial rush
Buying a house by the sea in a little known coastal town is no longer reserved for retirees. New research shows that…
Read MoreDone your tax return yet? Time to get cracking
Just like a Melbourne Cup winner tearing down the outside, the October 31 tax deadline can quickly rush up on you. As…
Read MoreSix ways to ride through life’s tougher times
Sticking to a financial plan – such as paying off a mortgage – can be a long journey that's punctuated by high…
Read MoreFarewell negative gearing and CGT discount?
You've probably seen 'negative gearing' and 'capital gains tax' in the news recently. That's because they're set to become hot topics ahead…
Read MoreChoosing the right investment ownership model
We all know that choosing the perfect investment and getting the timing right are both critical. What people often overlook, however, is…
Read MoreWhy is the bank saying I can’t service a loan?
A question we often get goes something along the lines of: 'I make all my repayments on time, and I save $1,000…
Read MoreDon’t get outfoxed: a quick guide to property valuations
Information is power. Knowing how much a property is worth can help you secure a great price during negotiations.
Read MoreMore carrot, less stick: Comprehensive Credit Reporting
Many people only pay their bills on time to avoid being slugged with late fees and a bad credit rating. But a…
Read MoreFive common reasons home loan applications are rejected
Whether it's unrequited love, or an unsuccessful home loan application, getting your heart broken is never easy. Here are five common reasons…
Read MoreThe importance of a will and a power of attorney
It's a morbid thought that many of us tend to shy away from, but end-of-life financial planning is a crucial stage in…
Read MoreHow to protect against the loss of your star performer
Just as every great movie is carried by a star performance, so too do most small businesses rely on a key performer.…
Read MoreHome loans: to lock in the rate or not?
With some of the major lenders recently lifting interest rates on variable home loans, we've had a number of enquiries this week…
Read MoreAvoiding the interest rate hike domino effect
When one bank hikes its interest rates, the rest usually follow one after the other like dominos. Here's how to avoid getting…
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