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Against the backdrop of surging inflation, the Reserve Bank of Australia lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to… Continue reading What happens when your fixed period ends?

The Reserve Bank of Australia went bang-bang in May and June, raising the cash rate first from 0.10% to 0.35%… Continue reading How high will interest rates go?

It’s official: buying your first home has never been more challenging. Before we share the data, please bear in mind… Continue reading How to break into the property market, faster

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

Home loan interest rates rose again following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to lift the official cash rate by… Continue reading How to keep your finances in check, despite rising prices