by Jack Meagher | Nov 8, 2022 | Investment Property, Uncategorized
The Great Australian Dream of home ownership is still alive, but it’s evolving. With rising costs of living and higher interest rates, rentvesting has become an increasingly popular strategy for getting a leg up on the property ladder. Reinvesting is when you rent...
by Jack Meagher | Nov 4, 2022 | Personal, Uncategorized
In recent years, many people have moved out of cities to regional areas looking for a quieter and more relaxing lifestyle. Many thought this trend would end now that COVID lockdowns appear a thing of the past, but a new report by buyers’ agency, Hotspotting says...
by Jack Meagher | Oct 15, 2022 | Finance, Uncategorized
Household budgets are feeling the pinch of yet another rate rise. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate to 2.6 percent, prompting some lenders to increase their variable rates by 0.25 percentage points. Meanwhile, home values continued to fall...
by Jack Meagher | Sep 28, 2022 | Home Loan, Investment Property, Uncategorized
The search for your dream property can be both exciting and stressful. From the inspections that kick everything off to putting in your offer and having it accepted, these are all stepping stones on the journey towards ownership. It all culminates in the final step of...
by Jack Meagher | Sep 15, 2022 | Finance, Uncategorized
Spring is here and the mercury isn’t the only thing rising. Borrowers are under more pressure with interest rates on the move again. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has increased the cash rate to 2.35 per cent, prompting some lenders to increase their variable...
by Paul Heilig | Sep 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Building your own home can be one of life’s most rewarding milestones. Not only does a new build have the potential to save you money, but it also gives you the opportunity to design the home you’ve always wanted with all the latest fixtures and fittings. You can also...
by Jack Meagher | Aug 28, 2022 | Home Loan, Investment Property, Uncategorized
The goal of renovating for profit is to minimise expenditure and maximise return. Focus on renovations that will increase your property’s value, whilst not costing you the earth. Here are 6 smart renovation ideas that will resonate with prospective buyers and help you...
by Jack Meagher | Aug 10, 2022 | Finance, Personal
Another month, another cash rate rise. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate to a six-year high of 1.85 per cent in August, prompting some lenders to increase their variable rates by 0.5 percentage points. Meanwhile, nationally home values...
by Jack Meagher | Aug 2, 2022 | Personal, Uncategorized
If you’re currently playing the waiting game wondering what will happen when your fixed rate term ends, we understand what a stressful time it might be. Fixed rate borrowers have been temporarily shielded from the Reserve Bank’s cash rate increases, but for how long?...
by Jack Meagher | Jul 14, 2022 | Finance, Personal, Uncategorized
For the third month in a row, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate in July to 1.35 per cent. Several lenders moved swiftly, passing on the latest RBA cash rate increase to borrowers. Meanwhile, property prices in some markets continue to fall....