New year, fresh start – well, not exactly when it comes to lenders. If you’re looking to purchase a new home or refinance in the new year, it’s important to make sure your spending in 2023 doesn’t snowball into a…
They say one bad egg can spoil the bunch – and that’s certainly the case for investors with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) set to launch a rigorous examination of investor loans this year as part of increased efforts to…
The government promised a Federal Budget that would build “stronger foundations for a better future” – but how will it impact you? We’re breaking down all of the budget announcements below. Expanding the Home Guarantee Scheme Siblings, friends and other family members…
It’s no secret that rising interest rates are putting financial pressure on many Australians. With home loan interest rates rising 3% thanks to cash rate hikes from the RBA, many mortgage holders sitting on fixed rates are worrying about what…
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Windmill Financial Planning for these articles to help make sure your finances are secure both now and in the future. Many of our best laid plans rarely follow through exactly as we might have hoped….
We’ve teamed up with our friends at Windmill Financial Planning to answer some frequently asked personal insurance questions. Personal insurances are designed to provide protection from the financial consequences of death ordisability. They therefore form an important part of most…
With talk of rate increases, we’re hearing from more and more clients who are looking tosecure a fixed rate loan – but is it too late? Unfortunately for the most part, the answer is yes. At this point, most fixed-rate…
You’ve decided you’re ready to invest – but the decision process doesn’t stop there. Houses, units, apartments, townhouses, new builds, existing builds – where should you put your money? Purchasing any property is a highly considered process. In previous years,…
You may have heard that, as of July 1st 2021, Family Home Guarantees are now available for buyers to purchase a property with as little as a 2% deposit. But who is eligible, how can this guarantee be used and…
Stop spending money you don’t have to. We’ve got 10 ways to save money in 2021 that will help you work towards your financial goals.