How interest rate rises affect your borrowing power

As a first home buyer, rising interest rates can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, after the Reserve… Continue reading How interest rate rises affect your borrowing power

How misguided loyalty to your lender could be costing you thousands each year

Ever heard of the ‘loyalty tax’? This is something far too many borrowers pay. And it’s very costly. The loyalty… Continue reading How misguided loyalty to your lender could be costing you thousands each year

Federal government launches new first home buyer scheme

First home buyers in regional areas are being given a helping hand from the federal government, thanks to the launch… Continue reading Federal government launches new first home buyer scheme

It’s not too late to refinance your home loan

What a difference a year can make. Back in November 2021, the cash rate was at a historic low of… Continue reading It’s not too late to refinance your home loan

What’s in store for Australia’s property markets in 2023?

Without a doubt, 2022 has been a rollercoaster year for many of Australia’s property markets. Earlier in the year, property… Continue reading What’s in store for Australia’s property markets in 2023?

Are first home buyers better off paying stamp duty or the annual property tax?

First home buyers in NSW can now choose between paying upfront stamp duty or a smaller annual property tax when… Continue reading Are first home buyers better off paying stamp duty or the annual property tax?