Best Aussie suburbs to find a “renovator’s dream”
Most of us have at one time dreamed of discovering a hidden little gem and renovating it into the most enviable house…
Read MoreYou might be closer to your first home deposit than you think
You’ve probably heard the federal government is giving $25,000 grants to eligible Australians looking to build or substantially renovate their homes. Today…
Read MoreSMEs get instant asset write-off extension, but EOFY deadline looms
Great news for small business owners: the federal government has extended the $150,000 instant asset write-off to 31 December 2020, but you’ll…
Read MoreSo, who’s eligible for the $25,000 HomeBuilder scheme?
You might have heard that the federal government will give eligible Australians $25,000 to build or substantially renovate homes as part of…
Read MoreHow the instant asset write-off applies to vehicles
Got your eye on a shiny new vehicle for your business thanks to the $150,000 instant asset write-off? We've got the answers…
Read More4 important upcoming business deadlines
Interested in a $10,000 business grant? How about buying a much-needed asset and immediately writing off the cost? Here are four looming…
Read MoreFirst home loan deposit scheme reaches capacity (for now)
The 10,000 guarantees available via the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme have been filled or reserved, but for those who missed…
Read MoreGoodbye stamp duty?
The dreaded and controversial stamp duty tax could soon be a thing of the past, with calls for it to be abolished…
Read MoreRelief for SMEs: tardy paying companies given final notice
Promising news for SMEs this week: supply chain financing provider Greensill has given late-paying companies formal notice that it will ditch them…
Read MoreCash rate to remain at record-low level until 2023: experts
Here’s a bit of welcome news for mortgage holders: Australia’s record-low cash rate is likely to remain in place until 2023, according…
Read MoreWait, the bank can do that!?
Every now and then a bank does something that bucks the trend and takes customers by surprise. Today we’ll look at two…
Read MoreBank loyalty can cost existing borrowers: ACCC report
Loyalty is an admirable trait when it comes to our friends, family and loved ones. But if you’re extending that virtue to…
Read MoreMaking the most of the instant asset write-off before the EOFY deadline
Two months and counting (down). That’s how long your business has to make use of the $150,000 instant asset write off before…
Read MoreIs now a good time to lock in a fixed rate?
With interest rates at record low levels, today we’ll look at a question that many are asking: should I lock in a…
Read MoreThe big questions we’re receiving from first home buyers
It’s fair to say it’s an unusual time to be a first home buyer. But there are still opportunities out there for…
Read MoreWhat is the Coronavirus SME Loan Guarantee Scheme?
SME businesses in need of working capital due to the coronavirus outbreak can now access unsecured loans “more cheaply and more freely”…
Read More4 ways we can make your life easier right now
You don’t need us to tell you how much the world has changed - there’s been no shortage of news bulletins updating…
Read More5 reasons it’s a good time to refinance
Found yourself with a little extra time on your hands due to social distancing measures? Slightly worried about meeting your home loan…
Read MoreFurther protections for businesses: loan deferral scheme extended
Here's some promising news for big and small businesses alike: six-month loan deferrals are now available to larger businesses on the condition…
Read MoreNeed to pause your mortgage repayments? Here are the banks’ deferral policies
This is one article we hope you never have to read. But if COVID-19 has impacted your income to the point where…
Read MoreLoan repayments deferred six months for small businesses affected by COVID-19
If your small business is being affected by the coronavirus your loan repayments will be deferred for six months, says the Australian…
Read MoreRBA cuts cash rate to record low 0.25% amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate to a record low of 0.25% following an emergency meeting due…
Read MoreHomeowners impacted by COVID-19 encouraged to contact lender
Homeowners who have had their income impacted by the coronavirus outbreak are being encouraged to seek out hardship options with their lender.
Read MoreThe coronavirus economic stimulus plan for SMEs explained
Small businesses all around the world are facing uncertain times. However, rather than shutting up shop until COVID-19 passes, the government is…
Read MoreFirst home buyer numbers spike to 10 year high
First home buyers are throwing themselves into the property market in numbers not seen since 2009.
Read MoreSME owners impacted by coronavirus urged to contact creditors
SME owners concerned about the coronavirus outbreak impacting their cash flow are being urged to talk to their creditors as soon as…
Read MoreRBA cuts cash rate to record low amid coronavirus concerns
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to a new record low of…
Read MoreEmployers granted one-off super amnesty
Employers who have underpaid their staff superannuation have been granted a one-off amnesty to make things right, but that doesn’t mean they’re…
Read MoreHow long does it take to find and secure your dream home?
It takes most first home buyers longer than a full working week to house hunt and apply for finance for their 'dream'…
Read MoreDownsizers tipped to be a ‘powerful force’ in 2020
Downsizers are tipped to take advantage of ‘the perfect storm’ and get the most out of the property market this year, predicts…
Read MoreAre you being stung by the loyalty tax?
Once upon a time you were rewarded for loyalty. But borrowers with older mortgages are typically paying a higher interest rate than…
Read MoreSmaller lenders taking applications for home loan deposit scheme
Non-major lenders have started offering another 5,000 slots for the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which allows first home buyers to purchase…
Read MoreCredit scores set for Valentine’s Day boost
Tens of thousands of Aussies have an extra reason to love Valentine’s Day this year, with their credit scores set to jump…
Read MoreHow to increase your property’s value by up to 10%
Properties with high energy-efficiency ratings typically sell for up to 10% more, a review of international research shows.
Read MoreWhy don’t lenders drop my repayments when the interest rate falls?
A question that’s been popping up a bit lately has been ‘why didn’t my lender reduce my repayments when the interest rate…
Read MoreThe race is on: thousands expected to rush to apply for first home loan scheme
If you’re thinking of taking advantage of the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme then you better act quick, as thousands of…
Read MoreHow to avoid underinsuring your home
With Australia currently enduring its worst bushfire season on record, we all want to do our little bit to help out, so…
Read MoreFirst come, first served: first home buyer scheme now open
Applications for the new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme are now open, with 10,000 guarantees available to first home buyers looking to…
Read MoreSeason’s Greetings! Here’s to a prosperous 2020!
With 2019 drawing to a close, we hope you're shifting into holiday mode and getting ready to relax and unwind (or, at…
Read MoreHow to spread some free Xmas cheer these holidays
Did you know there’s around $1.1 billion owed to Aussie families in unclaimed shares, bank accounts and life insurance? With the festive…
Read MoreCould you flick Netflix? ASIC updates responsible lending guidance
Could you say goodbye to Netflix to take out a loan? That’s one example corporate watchdog ASIC has included in its responsible…
Read MoreSwipe right to buy your first home
A new web platform described as a ‘dating app but for home-ownership’ says it can help users enter the property market in…
Read MoreBanks ‘too cautious’ on SME loans: financial regulators
The country's top financial regulators are concerned banks are ‘too cautious’ when it comes to loans for small business borrowers.
Read MoreThe ‘Airbnb of pools’ splashes into Australia
Got a pool you’re constantly scooping leaves out of but never use? Or perhaps you’re looking to cool off this summer in…
Read MoreGreater protections for borrowers under new debt collection guidelines
Borrowers struggling to stay afloat will be offered greater protection from debt collection agencies under new guidelines being applied by Australian banks.
Read MoreSMEs in financial trouble urged to seek a helping hand early
Small business owners experiencing financial difficulties are often leaving it too late to seek help from a trusted adviser before going bust.
Read MoreGovt moves to free-up lending for SMEs
SMEs are set to have better access to finance, with the Australian government making two key moves this month to free-up lending…
Read MorePredatory payday lenders debt-trapping vulnerable Aussies: report
Predatory payday lenders are profiting from vulnerable Australians and trapping them in spiralling debt, according to a collaborative report by 20 consumer…
Read More6 tips to prepare your property for valuation
Looking to refinance your home loan? A valuation is a vital part of the process. So today we’ll look at some ways…
Read MoreCaps for new first home buyer scheme revealed
The property price caps in each state have been revealed for the federal government’s new first home buyer scheme. Read on to…
Read MoreAre you a spender or a saver?
Are you paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly? New research indicates that how often you’re paid has a pretty big bearing on whether…
Read MoreCrunch time: tax debts can now be reported by ATO to credit agencies
Got a large, overdue tax debt with the Australian Tax Office? Then best listen up, because certain tax debt information can now…
Read MoreFrustrating bank habit triggers probe into home loan pricing
You know that infuriating habit the big banks have of failing to pass on the RBA’s cash rate cuts in full? Well,…
Read More7 ways you can use a reverse mortgage
Got retirement on your radar? A reverse mortgage can help you improve your standard of living during your golden years. Today we’ll…
Read MoreSMEs need more support from lenders to grow: RBA
The ‘pendulum may have swung a bit too far’ when it comes to the tight lending standards currently imposed on small businesses,…
Read MoreRBA cuts cash rate, but will the banks pass it on?
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points to a new record low of…
Read MoreBusiness loan rejection causing SME cash flow issues
More than one-in-five SMEs are having cash flow problems due to business loans being rejected, according to new research.
Read MoreFour ways to dive into the property market with a smaller deposit
Three-in-five prospective first home buyers intend to buy soon with a smaller deposit, rather than wait until they have saved a 20%…
Read MoreHome-ownership within reach: will you qualify for new buyer scheme?
Imagine buying your first home with only a 5% deposit and not having to pay lenders mortgage insurance. Well, that dream is…
Read MoreHas the tide turned? Household lending surges
Lending to Aussie households spiked 3.9% in July, the strongest growth seen since October 2014, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics…
Read MoreIs the housing market drought finally over?
Marge, Marge, the rains are ‘ere! Home prices have recorded their first rise since October 2017, with national dwelling values increasing 0.8%…
Read MoreEver dreamed of starting your own business?
Ever been tempted to tell the boss you’re leaving to start your own business? You’re not alone. In fact, more than nine…
Read MoreBuy now, pay now: the importance of budgeting for gifts
How much do you think the average Aussie spends on gifts each month? $20, $50 or 100? (hint: we’re a generous bunch).…
Read MoreNew code to protect Aussies buying solar panels
Ever thought about investing in solar panels for your home? If so, you’ll know it’s a big decision and there’s a lot…
Read MoreCaviar and wine, anyone? What a court ruling means for you
Indulgences such as caviar, wagyu beef and the finest bottles of wine shouldn’t count against you when lenders assess your application for…
Read MoreOn the hunt for a new loan provider?
One in 10 consumers have switched credit products in the past year, according to new research, with Millennials and women in particular…
Read MoreTime’s ticking: ATO to report overdue tax debts to credit agencies
Businesses that put off paying large tax bills for too long may soon find that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has notified…
Read MorePlanning ahead: RBA says expect long-term low interest rates
Good news for mortgage holders this week, with the RBA saying “it’s reasonable to expect an extended period of low interest rates”.
Read MoreHave your smashed avo and eat it too!
One of the most annoying myths for young homebuyers has to be the smashed avo breaky one. You know - to buy…
Read MoreHow criminals steal your identity to steal your money
Scams involving identity theft have cost Australians at least $16 million this year, and that figure is likely to be just the…
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