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The two major parties’ first home buyer policies explained

By |2024-12-02T16:05:23+11:0019 May 2022|News|

Housing affordability is one of the key battlegrounds ahead of the federal election this Saturday. So what is each of the two major parties proposing to help first home buyers crack the market? Let’s take a look. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty, we’d like to stress that we’ll ....

Ready for lift-off: how to prepare a buffer for more rate rises

By |2024-12-02T16:05:23+11:0012 May 2022|News|

Rate rises are a bit like taking off in a plane. Sure, it's a bit nervy, but so long as you’ve run through your pre-flight check, have a well-serviced aircraft, built-in some contingencies (a buffer!), and have a handy co-pilot (us!), you should reach your destination no worries.

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RBA increases cash rate to 0.35% amid high inflation concerns

By |2024-12-02T16:05:23+11:003 May 2022|News|

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 0.35% amid high inflation concerns and has signalled more cash rate increases will likely follow.

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SMEs invest in machinery, IT and energy-efficient assets for growth

By |2024-12-02T16:05:23+11:0029 April 2022|News|

Australian small businesses are investing in their recovery through a surge in machinery purchases, IT and office technologies, and sustainable business assets, according to Commonwealth Bank (CBA) data. The CBA research shows small business financing for equipment and machinery is up 17% so far this financial year compared to last year. The ....

Brace yourselves: a May rate hike might be coming next week

By |2024-12-02T16:05:23+11:0028 April 2022|News|

The chances of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lifting the official cash rate on Tuesday just increased dramatically after figures showed the cost of living jumped 5.1% over the past year – the highest annual increase in more than 20 years. Economists around the country say the unexpectedly high ....

Attention first home buyers! Price caps increase for 5% deposit scheme

By |2024-12-02T16:05:23+11:0021 April 2022|News|

First home buyers with a deposit of just 5% will soon have more purchasing power thanks to an increase in property price caps for the highly popular Home Guarantee Scheme.

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How to avoid becoming a victim of underquoting

By |2024-12-02T16:05:23+11:0014 April 2022|News|

It’s the hope that kills you. Just ask Carlton fans, NSW Blues supporters, Wallabies sufferers, and hopeful homebuyers who have fallen victim to underquoting. Obviously, you can’t change your footy team, but you can follow these tips to avoid the sketchy real estate practice.

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What the!? Tesla came third on the new vehicles sold list?

By |2024-12-02T16:05:23+11:007 April 2022|News|

Car enthusiasts around the nation got a bit of a shock this week when the Tesla Model 3 rocketed up the sales leaderboard to place third for all new vehicles sold in March.

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How to save a first home deposit in just over a year

By |2024-12-02T16:05:23+11:007 April 2022|News|

It’s taking young couples roughly five years on average to save for a 20% home loan deposit, according to new research. Want to hear something crazy, though? We know how to quarter that timeframe…

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