“Tide turning on interest rates”: CBA hikes fixed rates
Australia’s biggest bank has hiked its three-year fixed rate for owner-occupiers in a further sign that “the tide is turning on interest…
Read More4 in 5 hopeful buyers don’t understand key financial concepts
While most Australians dream of owning their own home, the majority of hopeful homeowners admit they don’t fully understand how home loans…
Read MoreSMEs to get full asset write-off extension and fairer go with ATO
Small businesses in dispute with the ATO over their tax debt will get “a fairer go” under new rules proposed in the…
Read MoreSingle parents and first home buyers get big budget boost
Single parents saving for a property and first home buyers are the big winners from this year’s federal budget. Today we’ll break…
Read MoreIs it cheaper to buy or rent your next home? You might be surprised
While it might feel like property prices are skyrocketing out of reach, the majority of Australian homes are actually cheaper to buy…
Read MoreHas the housing market’s latest record-breaking run peaked?
Property prices climbed at a breathtaking pace in early 2021, which has been good news for homeowners and heartbreaking for house hunters.…
Read MoreBusiness demand for equipment has hit record numbers
Businesses across the country are purchasing new equipment and vehicles in record numbers, as companies big and small embrace the strongest market…
Read MoreHomeBuilder extension gives applicants extra 12 months to start building
Tens of thousands of HomeBuilder applicants around the nation can breathe a sigh of relief after the federal government extended the construction…
Read MoreHow long do you have to snap up a property in the current market?
You open up the real estate app on your phone, scroll through a few listings, and then there it is: the home…
Read MoreCOVID-19 repayment amnesty over: how to avoid a bad credit rating
The COVID-19 loan deferral program and credit reporting amnesty is now over, which means banks will report any late repayments on mortgage…
Read MoreFixed mortgage rates set to rise in coming months: experts
House prices could jump 17% in 2021 and mortgage rates are set to rise much sooner than expected, ANZ Bank has tipped.
Read MoreHow do you compare: how much of your pay goes to your mortgage?
The property market is going through a boom phase, which means housing affordability is getting tougher. So how much does the average…
Read MoreFree new mental health support service for small business owners
Floods, fire and pandemic - it’s been an incredibly tough 15 months for many Australian businesses. And with government support about to…
Read More$15,000 HomeBuilder grant deadline fast approaching
Thinking of building, buying a new home or renovating? The HomeBuilder scheme ends on March 31, which means you’ve got less than…
Read MoreDo you have a succession plan in place for your business?
Who would take the reins of your family business if you had to take a step back from it? Turns out just…
Read More7 ways to make your property more attractive to potential buyers
Did you know more than a third of Australian homeowners are considering putting their property up for sale so they can take…
Read MoreBoom time: Australian home values surging at fastest pace in 17 years
It’s official: Australia’s housing market is in the midst of a broad-based boom, with the national home value surging 2.1% higher in…
Read MoreSME credit demand improves, lenders begin next phase of COVID-19 support
Things are starting to look better for small business owners across the country with just 5% of deferred business loans yet to…
Read MoreTick tock – is time running out for first home buyers?
The first home buyer market had a bumper year in 2020 due to modest declines in property prices, reduced investor activity, and…
Read More“On the cusp of a boom”: CBA’s assessment of the housing market
Australia’s housing market is on the “cusp of a boom”, with house prices set to leap 16% over the next two years,…
Read MoreDigital transformation: how does your business compare?
How well placed is your retail business when it comes to its digital transformation? Today we’ll look at some of the ways…
Read MoreBack up for grabs: 1800 first home buyer scheme spots reissued
Great news just in for first home buyers: the Australian government will reissue 1800 First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) spots from…
Read MoreRecord-breaking: 5 big property trends in 2021
After a bumpy 2020, 2021 is already rewriting the record books. From property prices, to interest rates, to refinancing - no matter…
Read MoreHow did your suburb fare during the COVID-19 crisis?
When coronavirus broke out across Australia, doomsday reports tipped the property market could fall as far as 30% across the country. Fortunately,…
Read MoreHow will your business bounce back from 2020?
If you’re worried about how to recover from the horror show that was 2020, you’re not alone. Two-thirds of Australian small to…
Read MoreHouse prices projected to jump 30% in three years: RBA
It’s the document that was never meant to see the light of day. But a Freedom of Information request reveals the Reserve…
Read MoreStill haven’t found what you’re looking for? Listings to pick up soon
While you were kicking your feet up over the festive season, did you flick open your phone and scroll through real estate…
Read MoreWhat are Australia’s most popular vehicles? The 2020 results are in
Long gone are the days of Holden vs Ford. These days it’s all about the SUV vs the great Australian ute. So…
Read MoreNew year, new you: 3 quick and easy finance resolutions
Whenever we think of New Year’s resolutions, the first thing that comes to mind is a health kick. But here are three…
Read MoreHappy New Year! Here’s to a prosperous 2021!
Well, that was a year for the history books. Time to start looking forward, we reckon! And the good news is 2021…
Read MoreSeason’s Greetings! Bring on 2021!
To all our wonderful clients: this has been a year like no other, so we can only hope that you’re treated to…
Read MoreWarning to SMEs: payment times have completely blown out
Small businesses are receiving payments from clients a month late on average - that’s 18 days longer than last year. Make sure…
Read MoreLove thy neighbour: how to protect your home these summer holidays
How comfortable do you feel leaving your home unattended when you go on holidays? Turns out that those who know their neighbours…
Read MoreBe careful of loading up on ‘buy now, pay later’ purchases this Xmas
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but it’s important not to get carried away when using ‘buy now, pay later’ providers to…
Read MoreHow well do you know your finance jargon? Take our quiz!
The finance industry has a bunch of acronyms and abbreviations that can make the home buying process a little confusing. But they’re…
Read MoreFreedom to move: stamp duty reforms gain momentum
Stamp duty: two of the most dreaded words in the world of property and finance. Fortunately, NSW and Victoria have unveiled some…
Read More8 ideas to improve your business’s cash flow over the festive season
The festive season is fast approaching and this year, more than ever, it’s important for businesses to ensure they have their cash…
Read MoreWant to know how much your neighbours paid for their first homes?
First home buyers wanting to crack into the property market can now use an interactive map to see how much their neighbours…
Read MoreAustralia is building the biggest houses in the world once again
We dream big in Australia. So it’s little surprise that when the Great Australian Dream becomes a reality it means bigger houses…
Read MoreSwitch lenders if rate cut is not passed on: RBA
Mortgage holders and business operators are being encouraged by the RBA to switch lenders if their bank doesn’t pass on the latest…
Read MoreRBA trims cash rate to new record low 0.10%
If you didn’t back a winner on Melbourne Cup Day then fret not: the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has delivered mortgage…
Read MoreHousing affordability best it’s been in a decade: report
Great news for homeowners and prospective buyers: housing affordability is at its best level in a decade and should continue to improve…
Read MoreFlow of credit to small businesses remains strong
Small business owners in need of credit will be buoyed by new data that shows the approval rate for loans has remained…
Read MoreHousing market confidence ‘booms’, cash rate cut expected
Consumer sentiment is surging, confidence in the housing market is booming, and the number of experts tipping a Melbourne Cup Day cash…
Read MoreHomeBuilder sparks surge in home loans, new builds and renos
Thousands of families across the country who had been thinking about a new build, or tackling an overdue renovation project, have rolled…
Read MoreTurbocharged instant asset write-off scheme unveiled
There was one big-ticket initiative in the federal budget that really caught our eye, and that was the turbocharged version of the…
Read MoreThe First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is back; bigger and better!
The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme is back; bigger, better and more buyer-friendly than before. If you’re a first home buyer who…
Read MoreResponsible lending laws to be axed: what that means for you
You might have recently heard that ‘responsible lending laws’ are set to be scrapped early next year. Rest assured though that you'll…
Read MoreJobKeeper 2.0 is about to begin: here’s what you need to know
Like most sequels, JobKeeper 2.0 won’t be as big a blockbuster as the original. But that’s not to say it won't help…
Read MoreHouse prices tipped to surge 15%, RBA hints at cash rate cut
Strap yourself in: Australian house prices are tipped to experience a mild COVID-19 dip before surging 15% over the following two years,…
Read MoreIs now a good time to buy property? Two-thirds of investors say ‘yes’
The majority of property investors are remaining upbeat despite COVID-19, with 67% believing now is a good time to invest in residential…
Read MoreLenders begin contacting borrowers who have deferred loans
If you’ve deferred your home or business loan then it’s likely your bank will reach out to you in the coming weeks.…
Read MoreR U OK? We’re here for you, and here’s how you can support others
2020 hasn’t been an easy year for many Aussie households and businesses, which makes today an important one to check in on…
Read MoreHow to enter the property market with a $15,000 to $30,000 deposit
First home buyers are now breaking into the property market more than four years faster than they typically would thanks to a…
Read MoreMore than a quarter of SME businesses knocked back for finance
As if small and medium-sized businesses weren’t already facing an uphill battle this year; now it turns out that more than a…
Read MoreThere’s a good chance you have a lazy $6k lying around your home
Whether you’re looking for extra cash to purchase a property, or could do with a few thousand dollars to pay off your…
Read MoreWhere you’re most likely to score a $50,000 discount on property right now
Home sellers across the country are lowering their price expectations in droves, new data reveals. But which two capital cities have seen…
Read More3 questions SME owners should ask themselves before JobKeeper 2.0
JobKeeper is due for a big shake-up next month, which means if you’ve been relying on it to get your business through…
Read MoreApplications now open for $25,000 HomeBuilder grant in all states
It’s been two months since HomeBuilder was first announced, and I’m sure many of us spent a bit of that time dreaming…
Read MoreProperty ranked as ‘best investment option right now’ by experts: survey
You’ve heard the saying ‘safe as houses’, right? Well, it seems that old adage may ring true even in the current pandemic,…
Read MoreCoronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme is being expanded
If you’re a small or medium-sized business owner in need of an affordable loan then we’ve got good news: the federal government…
Read MoreThe top ten Australian suburbs to buy in post-COVID-19
We’re all looking forward to things eventually getting back to normal, or at least the “new normal”. And while it’s not clear…
Read MoreHomeowners refinancing in record-high numbers: explore your options
Homeowners in record-high numbers are taking advantage of reduced interest rates and competitive refinancing offers. Are you ready to take the leap?
Read MoreHow to smooth out your business’s insurance and workers comp premiums
Getting a bill in the mail is never pleasant, but your annual insurance and workers compensation premiums can be particularly tough lump…
Read More$1 lenders mortgage insurance for eligible first home buyers
You’ve probably heard something along the lines of ‘you need a 20% deposit to buy a home’, right? Well, not necessarily. Today…
Read MoreLoan deferrals to be extended for customers who need extra breathing space
Home and business owners struggling financially due to COVID-19 will be given another four months to resume paying back their loans.
Read MoreWhy you should care about the new ‘Open Banking’ era
‘Open Banking’ is now officially upon us. But what does that mean and why should you care? Well, in a nutshell, it’ll…
Read MoreWant to buy your first home with a 5% deposit and save up to $10,000?
On your marks, get set, go! The race is on for limited spots in the federal government's First Home Loan Deposit Scheme,…
Read MoreFinal touches on $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme announced
The “crucial final touches” on the federal government’s $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme have been revealed. Will your build be eligible?
Read MoreThe $150,000 instant asset write-off, explained
Keen to buy a vehicle or another asset for your business and immediately write off the cost? You’ve got just a few…
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