Investment tips for small space properties

Investment tips for small space properties

A small property can make a great investment – if you choose the right one. If rising interest rates are impacting your borrowing power, then an apartment or unit could potentially be the most viable investment option. Here’s what to consider to ensure you choose the...
Welcome to our January Newsletter

Welcome to our January Newsletter

Happy New Year! We hope you had a relaxing and memorable holiday season spent with family and friends. As some of us return to work and others enjoy the last few sun-soaked weeks of holidays, the property market remains quiet as many vendors hold off for the summer...
Welcome to our December Newsletter

Welcome to our December Newsletter

The holiday season is here, and so is another rate rise. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate to 3.1 per cent as inflation shows signs of slowing in October. Meanwhile, the pace of decline in home values has slowed to the smallest monthly...
2023 property goals

2023 property goals

New year, new home? If next year is the year you plan to get into the property market, there are a few things you can do to help you reach your home ownership goals. Here are five things to consider to make your property search. Understand your borrowing capacity The...
5 financial habits for the new year

5 financial habits for the new year

The new year is when many of us hit the reset button. It’s a chance to reflect on the past 12 months, reassess priorities and set new goals. If you’re looking to create some better financial habits in 2023, here’s some techniques to help you can get in control of your...
How to stay cyber safe this Christmas

How to stay cyber safe this Christmas

The festive season is a time for giving. But unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when generous shoppers are targeted by scammers. According to the ACCC’s Scamwatch, scams have cost Australians nearly half a billion dollars so far this year – already $150 million...
Welcome to our November Newsletter

Welcome to our November Newsletter

Household budgets are feeling the pinch of a seventh successive rate rise. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate to 2.85 per cent this month, prompting some lenders to increase their variable rates by 0.25 percentage points. Home values are...
How high will interest rates rise in 2023?

How high will interest rates rise in 2023?

Experts are warning Australians to brace for more interest rate pain in the year ahead. After the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate to 2.85 per cent in its Melbourne Cup Day meeting, the major banks have adjusted their forecasts for when interest...