Finance News - September 30th There could be a cash rate cut tomorrow, but are the experts on the money? Many economists have forecast the cash rate could drop by 0.25 percentage points tomorrow, but others think it will remain unchanged. Only time will tell who is on the money. But one important group says cutting...
Finance News - September 27th Will today’s generation of young people get their slice of the ‘Great Australian Dream’? It turns out young people's worries about housing affordability may not be exaggerated. New research shows 90% of millennials are concerned they won't be able to afford to buy a home, but they are the generation...
Finance News - September 26th False hope: Do lower serviceability floor rates help borrowers? Canstar analysis reveals the recent spate of announcements from lenders around changes to serviceability floor rates may actually be creating false hope for borrowers. As the race for customer market share during spring property season heats...
Finance News - September 26th The surprising expenses that could cost you a home loan So you like to eat out and buy your coffee because you can? Well, you’re certainly not alone. The latest Suncorp Cost of Food Report shows that the average individual spends close to $300 each week...
Finance News - September 19th Unemployment rate bounces, so will the RBA cut the cash rate in October? The number of unemployed Australians has climbed higher, raising the question as to whether the Reserve Bank will be forced to cut the official cash rate again in another two weeks. The unemployment rate edged up...
Home Loans - September 19th Rental inspection checklist Canstar's rental inspection checklist offers some pointers on where it may be helpful to focus your efforts for your next rental inspection.
Finance News - August 29th Sold! The Block’s Nicole Jacobs talks strategies for buying at auction Whether you’re a first home buyer, looking to upscale, downsize, invest, or simply move elsewhere, buying a home can be an exciting but challenging experience, especially if you’re unsure of where to start. The Block’s Nicole...
Finance News - August 28th What is a property price bubble? Do we have a housing bubble in Australia at the moment? The Governor of the Reserve Bank, Glenn Stevens, struck a somber note in his recent address to CEDA, observing that the ratio of household debt to income went from about 60% in 1993 to 150% by 2006.
Finance News - August 21st Westpac Group drops fixed loan rates to 'cutting edge prices' below 3% It's now possible to apply for a home loan with an interest rate fixed below 3% for five years at St. George Bank, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA. The subsidiary banks of Westpac have today lowered a number of...
Finance News - August 21st ‘Personal touch’ still valued in digital banking age Is it crazy to be opening up more branches at a time when a number of other banks around the country are shutting them down and removing ATMs in an increasingly cashless society? One 80-something Gold...