Property
A comprehensive overview of conveyancing and property law
5 June
Conveyancing and property law are fundamental aspects of real estate transactions, encompassing the legal framework and procedural steps required to transfer property ownership. These areas of law play a critical role in ensuring that property...[Read More]
Your winter home maintenance checklist
5 June
While winter in Australia may not be as harsh as in other parts of the world, it’s still essential to keep your home in tip-top shape during the colder months. So, if you need a handy winter home maintenance checklist, this is for you. Use...[Read More]
RBA hints at more interest rate cuts if tariffs worsen
4 June
Minutes from the last Reserve Bank board meeting reveal why they came close to an unusually large cut, as the bank’s chief economist outlines how they think Donald Trump’s tariffs could hit the domestic economy. The minutes from the bank’s May...[Read More]
Housing set to grow from record high as rate cuts loom
4 June
Home prices have hit new highs and will likely continue to grow as lower interest rates send buyers piling back into the property market amid a lack of new housing supply. The median dwelling in Australia was worth $831,288 in May – a 0.5 per cent...[Read More]
Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut
28 May
A jump in the cost of building and renovating homes is not helping the case for more rate cuts. Headline inflation remained steady at 2.4 per cent in the 12 months to April, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on Wednesday. But the result...[Read More]
Price moves to help RBA plot course through uncertainty
28 May
The Reserve Bank could use fresh inflation insights to gauge the depth of further rate cuts as global uncertainty threatens Australia’s economic progress. Consumer price data for April, to be released on Wednesday, will help guide the RBA on...[Read More]
Fears super tax rise for rich will whack housing market
28 May
A bid to increase taxes on wealthy Australians’ superannuation has been paved with good intentions, but there are warnings it may create unfair outcomes. The federal government is hoping to pass a bill to impose a 15 per cent tax on super balances...[Read More]
Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers
28 May
Stamp duty would be scrapped for first homebuyers spending up to $1 million under a state election pitch that creates a $1 billion budget shortfall. In his budget reply speech, Victorian shadow treasurer James Newbury unveiled a policy to lift the...[Read More]
Borrowers rejoice as rates cut amid ‘uncertain’ times
21 May
A “dovish” Reserve Bank has cut interest rates to their lowest level in two years and raised hopes of more mortgage relief on the way for borrowers. Fears over what Donald Trump’s tariffs could do to the Australian economy dominated the RBA...[Read More]
Understanding debt recycling – transform bad debt into good debt
15 May
Debt recycling is a financial strategy that can help you transform bad debt into good debt, boosting your wealth and enhancing your financial future. This article explains the concept, its benefits, risks, and how it might apply to your specific...[Read More]
Home maintenance tips to stay ahead – especially before winter hits
14 May
Staying on top of home maintenance is crucial to prevent small issues from becoming costly repairs. Before winter arrives, it’s particularly important to ensure your home is safe, warm, and weather-resistant. A little effort now can save you...[Read More]
Winter is coming: general insurance tips to help you prepare
14 May
As the winter months approach, many Australians brace for colder temperatures, heavier rains, and in some regions, wild weather events like storms and floods. While you may be busy checking your heating system or swapping your summer wardrobe for...[Read More]
Jobs and wage data in focus ahead of interest rate call
14 May
Upcoming wages and unemployment data may have significant bearing on the Reserve Bank’s closely watched interest rate decision. Domestic signals have taken somewhat of a back seat since US President Donald Trump’s tariff dump in early April. But...[Read More]
Unlocking the Value of Your Home Loan: The Importance of Refinancing
8 May
For many, a home loan is one of the largest financial commitments they’ll ever make. Yet, it’s not something most people revisit often enough. Whether you’re paying off credit cards, dreaming of a kitchen renovation, or wondering if your...[Read More]
Rate cut could fuel further ‘modest’ house price growth
7 May
Australian home values have continued to soar and an expected post-election rate cut is likely to fuel further growth. Defying economic uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs, the national median dwelling price rose 0.3...[Read More]