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As we approach the middle of 2023, many Australian homeowners are facing the prospect of their fixed-rate home loan terms ending. Over the last three years, hundreds of thousands of borrowers opted for fixed-rate home loans due to the historically low interest rates being offered. When these fixed loan terms expire, many borrowers will be Read the full article…

School holidays are right around the corner, which means the little ones suddenly have plenty of time on their hands! It’s an endless struggle to find activities that entertain those eating machines – seriously, where does all their energy come from? Here are 10 of the best summer activities for kids during the school holidays. Read the full article…

Did you hear? On the 1st of November 2022, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the cash rate for the seventh consecutive month since April 2022. As of November 2022, the cash rate sits at 2.85%, with banks passing the rise on to homeowners. I’m sure many of you are asking yourselves, “but why?”. Read the full article…

If you clicked on this blog because you’re a first home buyer, property investor, or an owner-occupier trying to understand all the chaos in the Australian economy right now, we don’t blame you! It certainly seems complicated to say the least! So, is it a good time to buy property in 2022-2023? Well, there isn’t Read the full article…

Everybody knows that Australian house prices have increased dramatically over the last year or so. Combine this with sluggish wage growth, and it’s no wonder many Australians are struggling to save enough money for a deposit. It’s not all doom and gloom however! In this article we will not only explore how much the average Read the full article…

Don’t get the wrong idea, having kids is a gift and for most, the happiest most fulfilling time of their lives. Lenders understand this and are not against those who have children. It goes without saying that having children increases your living expenses, and lenders take this into consideration when evaluating your capacity to make Read the full article…

Updated: 29th of June, 2022 As we are now halfway through 2022, let’s explore if house prices have changed in Australia over the last 10 years. Have house prices really increased? Way back in 2011, when the first episode of Game of Thrones was bestowed upon us, and Google+ was launched (that didn’t last long), Read the full article…

Auctions can be emotion fuelled and unpredictable affairs. Some are fast-paced and fiery, whereas others can draaaaggg onnnn for what seems like forever with all bidders playing the long game, not moving a muscle for minutes on end. It is easy to get swept up in the adrenaline of auction day, so below are some Read the full article…

Have you considered reinvigorating the look and feel of your home by showcasing Aboriginal art and homewares? Now is the perfect time to invest in Aboriginal art and homewares because NAIDOC Week is upon us. NAIDOC Week is a time of year when Indigenous Australian communities, together with all Australians, celebrate the history and achievements Read the full article…

Are you toying with the idea of entering the property market, but not quite sure where to begin or how much you can afford? As a starting point, you may want to consider obtaining home loan pre-approval. Pre-approval (sometimes referred to as conditional pre-approval or approval in principle) is an indication from your chosen lender Read the full article…