In this article we have put together some recent property stats from CoreLogic to help you understand what is happening with home values and rental prices. CoreLogic November home value indices showed a second consecutive month of property value increases following a COVID-19-induced dip. For the first time since January, every capital city recorded a rise in…
Just about every household has more stuff lying around than is ideal, and as such it’s vital to occasionally go through every closet, corner, nook and cranny to declutter. Of course, that isn’t always a simple or quick task, and it might take a little more work than you originally think to truly get the…
Want to plan a chic kitchen renovation that works for everyone in the house? We called in an expert to take us through what makes the most family-friendly, modern kitchens. The kitchen is the hub of the family home and if it’s ugly, cramped, chaotic and splattered with gunk 24/7, then it’s going to get…
Choosing between a fixed or variable rate home loan is a common dilemma for many borrowers. With interest rates at historical lows you may now be considering fixing in your home loan rate. But this may come with a catch. We look at what they are and outline some of the key advantages and disadvantages of…
Small changes now can mean big differences later to how much of your home loan you end up repaying – and how long it takes. If you’ve recently had a home loan approved or are already some way into your repayments, you may be thinking about how you can pay it off sooner rather than…
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has reduced the official cash rate to a historic low of 0.10%. At today’s meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that the official cash rate will be reduced by 0.15% to a historic low of 0.10%. This is to further support the economy as it recovers…
There are a number of reasons why a person may want to invest in property, but they never actually get around to it. Sometimes we have the best intentions and really, truly want to take action. We do research. We attend the seminars and the courses. We also get educated and learn what’s possible. We also discover the…
When you’ve found “the one” for the second time, knowing whether to buy or sell first can be a tricky decision. It’s time to move from your humble first pad to a larger home. But unlike the first time you bought, you already have a home loan. Do you pack it with you or thank…
It’s the silver lining to the COVID-19 recession for those lucky enough to still have a job and own a home. Low interest rates are here to stay according to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s governor Philip Lowe and economists. And homeowners can expect interest rates to remain at record low for at least three…
As we prepare for the possibility that the coronavirus pandemic may continue for longer than first anticipated, it’s become essential that home loan customers are offered more flexible options. With many banks and lenders adjusting their application assessment methods, home loan borrowers may be finding it difficult to source the right finance, even if their…